Be Happy Without Being Perfect: How to Break Free from the Perfection Deception

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.

Hardcover: 304 pages

Publisher: Crown Archetype; 1 edition (March 4 2008)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0307354318

ISBN-13: 978-0307354310

Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 1 x 9.4 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds