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The anxious perfectionist : how to manage perfectionism-driven anxiety using acceptance & commitment therapy / Clarissa W. Ong, PhD, Michael P. Twohig, PhD.

by Ong, Clarissa W., author.

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Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, Inc., [2022]

Perfectionism (Personality trait)

Acceptance and commitment therapy.

9781684038459 (paperback) :

1684038456 (paperback) :

viii, 140 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Introduction: The anxiety, stress, and worry you swim in -- The cost of trying to be the best -- When perfectionism gets in your way -- Acknowledging the noise without surrendering to it -- Making room for feelings of imperfection -- Letting go of your labels and stories -- Identifying what truly matters -- Focusing on process over outcome -- Being kind to yourself -- Living the life you want -- Staying on the path you've chosen.

"If you identify as a perfectionist, you may not see your perfectionism as a problem. But striving for unrealistic standards, basing your self-worth on meeting those standards, and engaging in persistent self-criticism 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? The Anxious Perfectionist shines a much-needed 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. You'll learn how your need to be perfect can actually hinder your productivity, and keep you from reaching your goals. You'll also learn skills to help you gain distance from negative self-talk and criticism, let go of unhelpful and self-limiting labels such as success or failure, and give yourself and others permission to make mistakes while still honoring your high aspirations!"-- Provided by publisher.

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