A Perfectionist's Guide to Not Being Perfect

by Zucker, Bonnie

• ISBN13: 9781433837036
• ISBN10: 143383703X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2022-02-22
• Publisher: Magination Press

Summary

It’s hard for teens to be happy when they’ve created a very narrow window of what defines success.

The goal of this helpful book is to encourage teens to maintain their desire to achieve without striving to always be perfect and to appreciate and love who they are just as they are, not for what they do or accomplish. Finding a balance between work and play is key. Challenging perfectionism is about the pursuit of happiness.

When teens can recognize that perfectionism is a disadvantage, they can become motivated to do something about it. For many, it may just be shifting the perfectionism a bit to land in a more positive place.  It might be about deciding when and where to be slightly perfectionistic, when and where they can let go of high standards and all-or-nothing thinking, and when it’s okay to simply do a “good enough” job on something.


 

Author Biography

Bonnie Zucker, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist in private practice. She received her undergraduate degree from George Washington University, her master's degree from the University of Baltimore, and her doctoral degree from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Chicago. Dr. Zucker specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders and is the author of Something Very Sad Happened: A Toddler's Guide to Understanding Death, Anxiety-Free Kids,Take Control of OCD, and co-author of Resilience Builder Program for Children & Adolescents and two relaxation CDs. She lives in Bethesda, Maryland. Visit bonniezucker.com.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: What Is Perfectionism & Why Change It?
Chapter 2: What Makes a Successful Life?
Chapter 3: Picture Perfect: Social Media
Chapter 4: A Perfect Body
Chapter 5: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Perfectionism
Chapter 6: Challenging Perfectionistic Thinking
Chapter 7: Decision-Making, Flexibility, & Comfort Zones
Chapter 8: Challenging Perfectionistic Behavior
Chapter 9: Making Mistakes, Failing, & Life Lessons
Chapter 10: Relaxing the Body: Mastering Self-Care
Chapter 11: Stress Management & Balanced Living
Further Reading & Resources
References
Acknowledgments
Index