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001 2009286107
003 DLC
005 20090909114517.0
008 090803s2008 nyu 001 0 eng
010 $a 2009286107
020 $a9780307354884 (pbk.)
040 $aDLC$cDLC$dDLC
050 00 $aHQ1206$b.D635 2008a
100 1 $aDomar, Alice D.
245 10 $aBe happy without being perfect :$bhow to break free from the perfection deception /$cAlice D. Domar and Alice Lesch Kelly.
250 $a1st pbk. ed.
260 $aNew York :$bThree Rivers Press,$cc2008.
300 $axiii, 281 p. ;$c21 cm.
500 $aIncludes index.
505 0 $aIntroduction: the perfection deception -- Quiz: how much of a perfectionist are you? -- In a perfect world -- Why can't I do everything right? -- What was I thinking? -- Taming the beast -- Celebrate your beauty, not your flaws -- Make peace with your dust bunnies -- Find happiness at work -- Find joy in relationships -- Enjoy imperfect parenting -- Stop agonizing over decisions -- Conclusion: moving right ahead.
520 $aDo 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. Here, health psychologist Dr. Domar shows you how to break free from the perfectionist trap, with 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; and get rid of unrealistic and damaging expectations.--From publisher description.
650 0 $aWomen$xPsychology.
650 0 $aPerfectionism (Personality trait)
700 1 $aKelly, Alice Lesch.