Present Perfect: A Mindfulness Approach to Letting Go of Perfectionism and the Need for Control - Softcover

Somov, Pavel G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1572247568 ISBN 13: 9781572247567

Publisher: New Harbinger, 2010

Synopsis

While there's no doubt that setting high standards for yourself is a good thing, you've probably already noticed that perfectionism can come at a high price. And when you take steps to try to change, it's easy to beat yourself up and fall into the same traps that keep you feeling stressed and disappointed. This book presents a revolutionary approach to overcoming perfectionism-a way to transform your need for precision into self-acceptance, compassion, and love for each perfectly imperfect passing moment in our lives. In Present Perfect, you'll use the Buddhist psychology of mindfulness to learn to accept the present moment in all of its ordinary perfection. This book is filled with over 150 exercises and meditations that you can practice to become more flexible toward yourself and others without losing your love of a job well done. With this compassionate approach, you'll soon be able not only to accept life as it is, but also become more accepting and forgiving of yourself and others.

About this title

About the Author

Pavel G. Somov, PhD, is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the author of Eating the Moment, Present Perfect, The Smoke-Free Smoke Break, and The Lotus Effect.

Edition details

• Publisher: New Harbinger
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1572247568
• ISBN 13: 9781572247567
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192