What to Do When Good Enough Isn't Good Enough The Real Deal on Perfectionism

Name: What to Do When Good Enough Isn't Good Enough The Real Deal on Perfectionism
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ISBN: 9781575422343

ISBN-10: 1575422344

ISBN-13: 9781575422343

Edition: 2007

Authors: Thomas S. Greenspon

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Perfectionism may seem like a worthy goal, but it's a burden. When you believe you must be perfect, you live in constant fear of making mistakes. Most children don?t even know what perfectionism is, yet many are perfectionists or budding perfectionists. Nothing they do is ever good enough. School assignments are hard to start?or hard to let go of and hand in. Relationships are more challenging. Self-esteem is low. Written to and for ages 9?13, this book helps kids understand what perfectionism is, how it hurts them, and how to free themselves. Throughout, kids are encouraged to work with their parents or other adults to learn where their perfectionism comes from and ultimately how to accept…

Book details

List price: $15.99
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing Inc.
Publication date: 3/15/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 144
Size: 5.37" wide x 8.37" long x 0.34" tall
Weight: 0.330
Language: English



Introduction



Getting to Know Your Never-Good-Enough Feelings



What It's Like When Good Enough Isn't Good Enough



What's the Difference Between Perfectionism and Trying to Do Well?



Load Lighteners



Where Does Perfectionism Come From?



Going Further: Thinking Differently About Yourself



Getting Help from Family and Trusted Adults



Getting Better All the Time



Getting Help for Hard-to-Handle Problems



Other Problems That Can Go Along with Perfectionism



How Experts Can Help


A Note to Grown-ups


Index


About the Author