Be happy without being perfect

how to break free from the perfection deception

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Be happy without being perfect

how to break free from the perfection deception

1st pbk. ed.
  • 64 Want to read
  • 1 Currently reading

Do you think you would be happier if only you could lose weight, be a better parent, work smarter, reduce stress, exercise more, and make better decisions? You're not perfect. But guess what? You don't have to be. All of us struggle with high expectations from time to time. But for many women, the worries can become debilitating--and often, we don't even know we're letting unrealistic expectations color our thinking. Here, health psychologist Dr. Domar shows you how to break free from the perfectionist trap, with action plans that teach you how to: assess your tendency toward perfectionism in all areas of your life; set realistic goals; alleviate the guilt and shame that perfectionism can trigger; manage your anxiety with clinically proven self-care strategies; and get rid of unrealistic and damaging expectations.--From publisher description.

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Three Rivers Press
Language
English
Pages
281

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Be Happy Without Being Perfect: How to Break Free from the Perfection Deception
2010, Little, Brown Book Group Limited
in English
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Be happy without being perfect: how to break free from the perfection deception
2008, Three Rivers Press
in English - 1st pbk. ed.
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Be Happy Without Being Perfect
2008, Crown Publishing Group
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Be Happy Without Being Perfect: How to Break Free from the Perfection Deception
March 4, 2008, Crown
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Cover of: Be happy without being perfect
Be happy without being perfect: how to break free from the perfection deception
2008, Three Rivers Press
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Be happy without being perfect: how to break free from the perfection deception
2008, Crown Publishers
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Table of Contents

Introduction: the perfection deception
Quiz: how much of a perfectionist are you?
In a perfect world
Why can't I do everything right?
What was I thinking?
Taming the beast
Celebrate your beauty, not your flaws
Make peace with your dust bunnies
Find happiness at work
Find joy in relationships
Enjoy imperfect parenting
Stop agonizing over decisions
Conclusion: moving right ahead.

Edition Notes

Includes index.

Published in
New York

Classifications

Library of Congress
HQ1206 .D635 2008a

The Physical Object

Pagination
xiii, 281 p. ;
Number of pages
281

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL23644179M
Internet Archive
behappywithoutbe0000doma
ISBN 13
9780307354884
LCCN
2009286107
Library Thing
4957005
Goodreads
5372361

Work Description

Do you have trouble going to bed at night when there's a mess in the kitchen? Do you think you would be happier if only you could lose weight, be a better parent, work smarter, reduce stress, exercise more, and make better decisions?You're not perfect. But guess what? You don't have to be. All of us struggle with high expectations from time to time. But for many women, the worries can become debilitating--and often, we don't even know we're letting unrealistic expectations color our thinking. The good news is, we have the power to break free from the perfectionist trap--and internationally renowned health psychologist, Dr. Alice Domar can show you how.Be Happy Without Being Perfect offers a way out of the self-imposed handcuffs that this thinking brings, providing concrete solutions, practical advice, and action plans that teach you how to:- Assess your tendency toward perfectionism in all areas of your life- Set realistic goals- Alleviate the guilt and shame that perfectionism can trigger- Manage your anxiety with clinically proven self-care strategies - Get rid of the unrealistic and damaging expectations that are hurting you--for good!Filled with the personal insights of more than fifty women, Be Happy Without Being Perfect is your key to a happier, calmer, and more enjoyable life.From the Hardcover edition.

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