Overcoming perfection

How do you break the "never enough" cycle? Striving for something can be a healthy and positive trait; it's good to aim high. But sometimes what we do isn't enough; we become excessively perfect and set unrealistic goals. These high levels of perfectionism, often driven by low self-esteem, can backfire and turn into an unhealthy obsession, leading to serious psychological problems, such as anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), on which this self-help book is based, has been found to be a highly effective treatment, alleviating crippling feelings of inadequacy. In this essential self-help guide, you will learn: - How clinical perfectionism manifests - Effective coping strategies with valuable guidance on how to avoid future relapses. The "Overcome" self-help guides use clinically proven techniques to treat chronic and disabling conditions, both psychological and physical. Many of the "Overcome" series guides are recommended under the "Good Reads on Prescriptions" program. Series Editor: Professor Peter Cooper