{"product_id":"the-perfectionists-dilemma-learn-the-art-of-self-compassion-and-become-a-happy-achiever","title":"The Perfectionist's Dilemma: Learn the Art of Self-Compassion and Become a Happy Achiever","description":"“A brilliant book...a must-read for the frazzled perfectionist.” —Thomas Curran, PhD, leading perfectionism researcher and author of The Perfection Trap\n\nBreak free of toxic perfectionism by cultivating emotional courage and self-compassion to face life's challenges with a 6-step program.\n\nIn today’s high-pressure society, we are constantly fed a fable of individualism, exceptionalism, determination, and ingenuity and taught a mythology of grin and bear it; no pain, no gain; and hard work pays off, despite the fact that the conditions for success are unpredictable and ever changing.\n\nPsychologist Tara Cousineau claims that perfectionism is a paradox: it is the tension created by the need for belonging, a desire for excellence, and a quest for a meaningful and productive life. But perfectionism can be transformed by learning to connect both head and heart, replacing inner algorithms of comparison and criticism with self-acceptance and self-compassion.\n\nIn The Perfectionist’s Dilemma, Cousineau introduces an innovative six-step solution based on the acronym EVOLVE:\n\nEmbody the present moment. Validate your experience. Open your heart. Love your inner critic. Make a Vow. Spark the Energy of excellence.\nEVOLVE helps readers overcome perfectionism and cultivate three essential resources—inner worth, inner humanity, and inner leadership. Through storytelling and anecdotes from recovering perfectionists who have participated in Cousineau’s workshops, readers can learn to align mind, body, heart, and spirit—to become happy achievers.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1639109463\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1639109463.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Cousineau, Tara\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41580532367418,"sku":"DBV.1639109463.A","price":19.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1639109463-0.jpg?v=1785998121","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-perfectionists-dilemma-learn-the-art-of-self-compassion-and-become-a-happy-achiever","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}