Perfectionism: A Practical Guide to Managing "Never Good Enough"

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Perfectionism is exhausting. For gifted children, teens, and adults, the constant pressure to succeed, fear of mistakes, overthinking, procrastination, anxiety, and “never good enough” thinking can quietly steal joy from learning and life. In Perfectionism, educator and gifted expert offers a practical, research-based guide to understanding and managing perfectionism in healthy, realistic ways. Rather than encouraging readers to simply “lower standards,” this book helps perfectionists: build resilience develop healthier thinking patterns manage fear of failure increase motivation without burnout replace self-criticism with self-awareness develop optimism and emotional strength Written in a warm, conversational style, this book translates research on mindset, perseverance, habits, and goal-setting into strategies that actually work in everyday life. Perfect for: parents of gifted children teachers and counselors perfectionistic teens and tweens gifted adults anyone struggling with anxiety tied to achievement and self-worth Readers will discover practical tools, real-life examples, and immediately usable strategies for turning perfectionism from a source of stress into a pathway toward growth. Winner of the 2018 TAGT Legacy Award for Best Book for Parents of the Gifted.
ASIN: 1793867674
VSKU: DBV.1793867674.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Van Gemert, Lisa
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!
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