The Perfection Deception: Why Striving to Be Perfect Is Sabotaging Your Relationships, Making You Sick, and Holding Your Happiness Hostage

by Jane Bluestein

Book Overview

When Dr. Jane Bluestein would tell someone that she just finished writing a book on perfectionism, the common reaction was a blank stare followed by the question, 'What's wrong with perfectionism?' Indeed, most people mistakenly confuse perfectionism with a healthy striving for excellence--but there is a big difference. One can lead to great achievement (or at least great learning) and the other is a psychological wound, the voice of the inner critic...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0757318258
• ISBN13: 9780757318252
• Release Date: January 2015
• Publisher: Hci
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 8.4"