Author: Michelle Babb
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781499547863
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
Smartly put together on the outside, a hot mess on the inside - the tell-tale sign of an overachieving perfectionist. If this sounds intimately familiar, and you're tired of chasing the unachievable glossy magazine version of perfection, it's time to put the magazine down and let your quirky imperfections shine. Feeling burnt out? Try tackling your incompletes with Life Coach Chieko Watanabe and refuel your life with intentions. Tired of dieting? Call it quits and create a yummy new relationship with food through inspiring ideas from Nutritionist Michelle Babb. Chaos taking over your home? Home Organizer Karen Pfeiffer Bush will show you how you can create an ever-expanding peace zone you'll love. Feeling disconnected? Play in the rain and let nature be your guide with Landscape Designer Wendy Lomme. Recovering perfectionists Chieko, Michelle, Karen and Wendy, share their tips and tricks, and their authentic and sometimes hilarious stories of their own journeys to say goodbye to the insanity of perfectionism and live their authentically happy lives.
Imperfect Perfectionist
Author: Michelle Babb
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781499547863
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
Smartly put together on the outside, a hot mess on the inside - the tell-tale sign of an overachieving perfectionist. If this sounds intimately familiar, and you're tired of chasing the unachievable glossy magazine version of perfection, it's time to put the magazine down and let your quirky imperfections shine. Feeling burnt out? Try tackling your incompletes with Life Coach Chieko Watanabe and refuel your life with intentions. Tired of dieting? Call it quits and create a yummy new relationship with food through inspiring ideas from Nutritionist Michelle Babb. Chaos taking over your home? Home Organizer Karen Pfeiffer Bush will show you how you can create an ever-expanding peace zone you'll love. Feeling disconnected? Play in the rain and let nature be your guide with Landscape Designer Wendy Lomme. Recovering perfectionists Chieko, Michelle, Karen and Wendy, share their tips and tricks, and their authentic and sometimes hilarious stories of their own journeys to say goodbye to the insanity of perfectionism and live their authentically happy lives.
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781499547863
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
Smartly put together on the outside, a hot mess on the inside - the tell-tale sign of an overachieving perfectionist. If this sounds intimately familiar, and you're tired of chasing the unachievable glossy magazine version of perfection, it's time to put the magazine down and let your quirky imperfections shine. Feeling burnt out? Try tackling your incompletes with Life Coach Chieko Watanabe and refuel your life with intentions. Tired of dieting? Call it quits and create a yummy new relationship with food through inspiring ideas from Nutritionist Michelle Babb. Chaos taking over your home? Home Organizer Karen Pfeiffer Bush will show you how you can create an ever-expanding peace zone you'll love. Feeling disconnected? Play in the rain and let nature be your guide with Landscape Designer Wendy Lomme. Recovering perfectionists Chieko, Michelle, Karen and Wendy, share their tips and tricks, and their authentic and sometimes hilarious stories of their own journeys to say goodbye to the insanity of perfectionism and live their authentically happy lives.
An Imperfect Woman
Author: Kim Hyland
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1493408399
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
Women are bombarded with ideas of perfection--and tips for how to achieve it--every day. From her work to her looks to her parenting, today's modern woman is expected to strive to be picture perfect in every way. As a result, calls for authenticity and imperfection are on the rise. Yet, deep down, most of us still want to achieve perfection. Why? The desire to be perfect, says Kim Hyland, is actually a God-given urge. After all, we were made for Eden. But there is a difference between perfection and perfectionism, which is our attempt to achieve perfection on our own, by our own strength, and for our own purposes--the original temptation in the Garden. In this freeing book, Hyland offers women a stirring manifesto for acknowledging their limitations and embracing the perfection of God through his grace. This is a book for every woman who gives 110% and yet feels shame when one little thing goes wrong.
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1493408399
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
Women are bombarded with ideas of perfection--and tips for how to achieve it--every day. From her work to her looks to her parenting, today's modern woman is expected to strive to be picture perfect in every way. As a result, calls for authenticity and imperfection are on the rise. Yet, deep down, most of us still want to achieve perfection. Why? The desire to be perfect, says Kim Hyland, is actually a God-given urge. After all, we were made for Eden. But there is a difference between perfection and perfectionism, which is our attempt to achieve perfection on our own, by our own strength, and for our own purposes--the original temptation in the Garden. In this freeing book, Hyland offers women a stirring manifesto for acknowledging their limitations and embracing the perfection of God through his grace. This is a book for every woman who gives 110% and yet feels shame when one little thing goes wrong.
The ACT Workbook for Perfectionism
Author: Jennifer Kemp
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
ISBN: 168403809X
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
An innovative approach to help you maintain your high standards while also accepting mistakes with compassion and kindness. If you’re a perfectionist, you know there’s a helpful upside to pushing yourself toward excellence: achievement, success—and, hey, it can be fun and rewarding to work hard! But unhelpful perfectionism can just as easily work against you. It can prevent you from taking risks or trying new things out for fear of failure, judgment, or rejection; cause you to procrastinate; and make you feel like no matter what you achieve, you’ll never be good enough. Grounded in evidence-based acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), this workbook will help you discover what drives this ‘dark side’ of perfectionism, and develop the skills you need to overcome it—without lowering your standards. By leaning in to your values and treating yourself with kindness and compassion, you’ll learn to put mistakes in perspective without wallowing in self-criticism. Most importantly, you’ll find that you can allow for imperfection, without losing your drive to achieve. If you’re ready to stop unhealthy perfectionism from paralyzing your personal growth—and start embracing yourself as perfectly imperfect—this book will introduce you to a whole new you!
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
ISBN: 168403809X
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
An innovative approach to help you maintain your high standards while also accepting mistakes with compassion and kindness. If you’re a perfectionist, you know there’s a helpful upside to pushing yourself toward excellence: achievement, success—and, hey, it can be fun and rewarding to work hard! But unhelpful perfectionism can just as easily work against you. It can prevent you from taking risks or trying new things out for fear of failure, judgment, or rejection; cause you to procrastinate; and make you feel like no matter what you achieve, you’ll never be good enough. Grounded in evidence-based acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), this workbook will help you discover what drives this ‘dark side’ of perfectionism, and develop the skills you need to overcome it—without lowering your standards. By leaning in to your values and treating yourself with kindness and compassion, you’ll learn to put mistakes in perspective without wallowing in self-criticism. Most importantly, you’ll find that you can allow for imperfection, without losing your drive to achieve. If you’re ready to stop unhealthy perfectionism from paralyzing your personal growth—and start embracing yourself as perfectly imperfect—this book will introduce you to a whole new you!
How to Be an Imperfectionist
Author: Stephen Guise
Publisher: Selective Entertainment LLC
ISBN: 9780996435406
Category : Behavior modification
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
From an early age, kids are taught to color inside the lines, and any color that strays outside the lines is considered to be a mistake that must be avoided. Perfectionism is a naturally limiting mindset. Imperfectionism, however, frees us to live outside the lines, where possibilities are infinite, mistakes are allowed, and self-judgment is minimal.The old way to approach perfectionism was to inspire people to "let go" of their need for perfection and hope they could do it. The new way is to show people how simple but highly strategic "mini actions" can empower them to gradually and effortlessly "let go" of perfectionism. This book applies the science of behavior modification directly to the roots of perfectionism, resulting in a new and superior method for change. Imperfectionists aren't so ironic as to have perfect lives: they're just happier, healthier, and more productive at doing what matters.
Publisher: Selective Entertainment LLC
ISBN: 9780996435406
Category : Behavior modification
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
From an early age, kids are taught to color inside the lines, and any color that strays outside the lines is considered to be a mistake that must be avoided. Perfectionism is a naturally limiting mindset. Imperfectionism, however, frees us to live outside the lines, where possibilities are infinite, mistakes are allowed, and self-judgment is minimal.The old way to approach perfectionism was to inspire people to "let go" of their need for perfection and hope they could do it. The new way is to show people how simple but highly strategic "mini actions" can empower them to gradually and effortlessly "let go" of perfectionism. This book applies the science of behavior modification directly to the roots of perfectionism, resulting in a new and superior method for change. Imperfectionists aren't so ironic as to have perfect lives: they're just happier, healthier, and more productive at doing what matters.
Imperfect Perfection - Early Islamic Glass (English Edn)
Author: Michelle Walton
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 9992194618
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
A rare look into the glass collection of the Museum of Islamic Art, Qatar, through the eyes of an ancient and medieval glass expert and aficionado. Imperfect Perfection summarises the material culture of glass from the time leading up to and during the Islamic Golden Age, providing insights into the artifacts, history and process of discovery. The glass is extravagantly photographed to reflect the intimacy of the objects.
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 9992194618
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
A rare look into the glass collection of the Museum of Islamic Art, Qatar, through the eyes of an ancient and medieval glass expert and aficionado. Imperfect Perfection summarises the material culture of glass from the time leading up to and during the Islamic Golden Age, providing insights into the artifacts, history and process of discovery. The glass is extravagantly photographed to reflect the intimacy of the objects.
Overcoming Perfectionism 2nd Edition
Author: Roz Shafran
Publisher: Robinson
ISBN: 1472140559
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 263
Book Description
How to break the circle of 'never good enough' Striving for something can be a healthy and positive attribute; it's good to aim high. But sometimes whatever we do just isn't good enough; we want to be too perfect and start setting unrealistic goals. Such high levels of perfectionism, often driven by low self-esteem, can turn against success and develop into unhealthy obsession, triggering serious mental-health problems, such as anxiety, depression and eating disorders. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), on which this self-help book is based, has been found to be a highly effective treatment and provides relief from that disabling sense of not being good enough. In this essential self-help guide, you will learn: - How clinical perfectionism manifests itself - Effective coping strategies with invaluable guidance on how to avoid future relapse OVERCOMING self-help guides use clinically-proven techniques to treat long-standing and disabling conditions, both psychological and physical. Many guides in the Overcoming series are recommended under the Reading Well Books on Prescription scheme. Series Editor: Professor Peter Cooper
Publisher: Robinson
ISBN: 1472140559
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 263
Book Description
How to break the circle of 'never good enough' Striving for something can be a healthy and positive attribute; it's good to aim high. But sometimes whatever we do just isn't good enough; we want to be too perfect and start setting unrealistic goals. Such high levels of perfectionism, often driven by low self-esteem, can turn against success and develop into unhealthy obsession, triggering serious mental-health problems, such as anxiety, depression and eating disorders. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), on which this self-help book is based, has been found to be a highly effective treatment and provides relief from that disabling sense of not being good enough. In this essential self-help guide, you will learn: - How clinical perfectionism manifests itself - Effective coping strategies with invaluable guidance on how to avoid future relapse OVERCOMING self-help guides use clinically-proven techniques to treat long-standing and disabling conditions, both psychological and physical. Many guides in the Overcoming series are recommended under the Reading Well Books on Prescription scheme. Series Editor: Professor Peter Cooper
Perfectly Imperfect Parenting: Connection Not Perfection
Author: Mary O'Kane
Publisher: Orla Kelly Publishing
ISBN: 9781914225031
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Proven Methods for Understanding Children, Improving Family Communication and Raising Self-Confident and Resilient Kids by parenting expert Dr Mary O' Kane.
Publisher: Orla Kelly Publishing
ISBN: 9781914225031
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Proven Methods for Understanding Children, Improving Family Communication and Raising Self-Confident and Resilient Kids by parenting expert Dr Mary O' Kane.
Love for Imperfect Things
Author: Haemin Sunim
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143132288
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Susan Cain, New York Times bestselling author of Quiet: "The world could surely use a little more love, a little more compassion, and a little more wisdom. In Love for Imperfect Things, Haemin Sunim shows us how to cultivate all three, and to find beauty in the most imperfect of things--including your very own self." A #1 internationally bestselling book of spiritual wisdom about learning to love ourselves, with all our imperfections, by the Buddhist author of The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down Hearing the words "be good to yourself first, then to others" was like being struck by lightning. Many of us respond to the pressures of life by turning inward and ignoring problems, sometimes resulting in anxiety or depression. Others react by working harder at the office, at school, or at home, hoping that this will make ourselves and the people we love happier. But what if being yourself is enough? Just as we are advised on airplanes to take our own oxygen first before helping others, we must first be at peace with ourselves before we can be at peace with the world around us. In this beautiful follow-up to his international bestseller The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down, Zen Buddhist monk Haemin Sunim turns his trademark wisdom to the art of self-care, arguing that only by accepting yourself--and the flaws that make you who you are--can you have compassionate and fulfilling relationships with your partner, your family, and your friends. With more than thirty-five full-color illustrations, Love for Imperfect Things will appeal to both your eyes and your heart, and help you learn to love yourself, your life, and everyone in it. When you care for yourself first, the world begins to find you worthy of care.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143132288
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Susan Cain, New York Times bestselling author of Quiet: "The world could surely use a little more love, a little more compassion, and a little more wisdom. In Love for Imperfect Things, Haemin Sunim shows us how to cultivate all three, and to find beauty in the most imperfect of things--including your very own self." A #1 internationally bestselling book of spiritual wisdom about learning to love ourselves, with all our imperfections, by the Buddhist author of The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down Hearing the words "be good to yourself first, then to others" was like being struck by lightning. Many of us respond to the pressures of life by turning inward and ignoring problems, sometimes resulting in anxiety or depression. Others react by working harder at the office, at school, or at home, hoping that this will make ourselves and the people we love happier. But what if being yourself is enough? Just as we are advised on airplanes to take our own oxygen first before helping others, we must first be at peace with ourselves before we can be at peace with the world around us. In this beautiful follow-up to his international bestseller The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down, Zen Buddhist monk Haemin Sunim turns his trademark wisdom to the art of self-care, arguing that only by accepting yourself--and the flaws that make you who you are--can you have compassionate and fulfilling relationships with your partner, your family, and your friends. With more than thirty-five full-color illustrations, Love for Imperfect Things will appeal to both your eyes and your heart, and help you learn to love yourself, your life, and everyone in it. When you care for yourself first, the world begins to find you worthy of care.
Perfectly Hidden Depression
Author: Margaret Robinson Rutherford
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
ISBN: 1684033608
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
When your life looks perfect, but you’re silently falling apart… If you were raised to believe that painful emotions are a sign of weakness, or if being vulnerable has always made you feel unsafe, then you may have survived by creating a perfect-looking life—a life where you appear to be successful, engaged, and always there for others. The problem? You’re filled with self-criticism and shame, and you can’t allow yourself to express fear, anger, loss, or grief. You recognize something is wrong, but you’re not sure what exactly—only that you feel trapped and alone. If this sounds like you, you may have perfectly hidden depression (PHD). With this compassionate guide, you’ll begin the process of understanding your perfectionism, identifying destructive beliefs, and connecting with emotions suppressed for far too long. You’ll also find tangible tips for quieting that critical inner voice, and powerful strategies for coping with difficult feelings. Most importantly, you’ll learn that asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength. If you’re ready to stop hiding and start healing, this groundbreaking book will guide you—every imperfect step of the way.
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
ISBN: 1684033608
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
When your life looks perfect, but you’re silently falling apart… If you were raised to believe that painful emotions are a sign of weakness, or if being vulnerable has always made you feel unsafe, then you may have survived by creating a perfect-looking life—a life where you appear to be successful, engaged, and always there for others. The problem? You’re filled with self-criticism and shame, and you can’t allow yourself to express fear, anger, loss, or grief. You recognize something is wrong, but you’re not sure what exactly—only that you feel trapped and alone. If this sounds like you, you may have perfectly hidden depression (PHD). With this compassionate guide, you’ll begin the process of understanding your perfectionism, identifying destructive beliefs, and connecting with emotions suppressed for far too long. You’ll also find tangible tips for quieting that critical inner voice, and powerful strategies for coping with difficult feelings. Most importantly, you’ll learn that asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength. If you’re ready to stop hiding and start healing, this groundbreaking book will guide you—every imperfect step of the way.
Changepower!
Author: Meg Selig
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135967695
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
In Changepower! 37 Secrets to Habit Change Success, author Meg Selig guides readers through a step-by-step process that will help them achieve any habit change goal. Whether the reader wants to break a hurtful habit like smoking or overeating, or build a healthy habit like exercising or speaking up, Changepower! provides a springboard for change. Selig helps habit-changers move beyond willpower and succeed with changepower - the synergy that comes from combining willpower with other resources, useful outside supports, and wise strategies. In Changepower!, she shows habit-changers how to beef up both their willpower and their changepower to achieve habit change success. The key is revving up motivation. Selig reveals the most powerful motivators for change - pain motivators, the Eight Great Motivators, and even not-so-noble motivators. Research has shown that most changes take place in stages rather than overnight. Selig provides a step-by-step plan for each stage, leaving plenty of room for flexibility depending on each person’s needs. First-person stories, pithy quotes, and how-to exercises provide inspiration, humor, and encouragement as readers embark on their habit change journeys.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135967695
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
In Changepower! 37 Secrets to Habit Change Success, author Meg Selig guides readers through a step-by-step process that will help them achieve any habit change goal. Whether the reader wants to break a hurtful habit like smoking or overeating, or build a healthy habit like exercising or speaking up, Changepower! provides a springboard for change. Selig helps habit-changers move beyond willpower and succeed with changepower - the synergy that comes from combining willpower with other resources, useful outside supports, and wise strategies. In Changepower!, she shows habit-changers how to beef up both their willpower and their changepower to achieve habit change success. The key is revving up motivation. Selig reveals the most powerful motivators for change - pain motivators, the Eight Great Motivators, and even not-so-noble motivators. Research has shown that most changes take place in stages rather than overnight. Selig provides a step-by-step plan for each stage, leaving plenty of room for flexibility depending on each person’s needs. First-person stories, pithy quotes, and how-to exercises provide inspiration, humor, and encouragement as readers embark on their habit change journeys.