The Anxious Perfectionist Audiobook Libro.fm

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If you identify as a perfectionist you may not see your perfectionism as a problem But striving for unrealistic standards basing your selfworth on meeting those standards and engaging in persistent selfcriticism will ultimately lead to anxiety stress worry burnout and unhappiness So how can you distinguish between helpful and hurtful perfectionism and stop holding yourself and others to unrealistically high standards

Written by two clinical psychologists The Anxious Perfectionist shines a muchneeded light on the hidden costs of being the best and offers essential skills based in acceptance and commitment therapy ACT to help you cope with the anxiety that is driven by your perfectionism Youll learn how your need to be perfect can actually hinder your productivity and keep you from reaching your goals Youll also learn skills to help you gain distance from negative selftalk and criticism let go of unhelpful and selflimiting labels such as success or failure and give yourself and others permission to make mistakes while still honoring your high aspirations

If youre struggling with feelings of anxiety and stress and suspect your perfectionism may be to blame this guide will show you how to stop getting in the way of your own success and live a life guided by your deepest values