The Perfectionists Handbook: Take Risks, Invite Criticism, and Make the Most of Your Mistakes

Praise for The Perfectionist′s Handbook
"Dr. Szymanski offers the reader both research–supported and user–friendly techniques that can enhance productivity without compromising the pursuit of excellence. The Perfectionist′s Handbook is an obvious example of how the author practices what he preaches."
—PHILIP G. LEVENDUSKY, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychology, Harvard Medical School; Director of the Psychology Department and Psychology Training and Senior Vice President for Business Development and Marketing, McLean Hospital
"The Perfectionist′s Handbook is the perfect book for those who struggle with perfectionism. Dr. Szymanski begins by clearly outlining the features of perfectionism then describes the various ways to manage tendencies that get in the way of a perfectionist′s life. After reading this book, readers will have new ways of managing their perfectionism in order to get tasks completed."
—MICHAEL A. JENIKE, MD, Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School; Medical Director, OCD Institute, McLean Hospital
"This handbook weaves a self–described perfectionist′s personal story with insights from clinical experience. It is the ′perfect′ formula for education and action."
—PAUL HAMMERNESS, MD, Assistant Professor in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School; author of Organize Your Mind, Organize Your Life
"Jeff Szymanski helps readers determine when ′good′ is good enough. Whatever your area of effort, you will be more creative and productive by learning the art of Adaptive Perfectionism!"
—SHELLEY CARSON, PhD, Department of Psychology, Harvard University;author of Your Creative Brain

Spis treści:
Acknowledgments viii
Introduction x
PART I Understanding Your Perfectionism 1
Chapter 1 Definitions and Types of Perfectionism 3
Chapter 2 Buildi ng Your Perfectionism Profile 13
Chapter 3 Insight Doesn’t Always Lead to Change 31
PART II Maximizing Healthy Perfectionism 53
Chapter 4 Wanting Things to Be Perfect May Not Be the Problem 55
Chapter 5 The Lesson of Diminishing Returns: Learn to Analyze Your Effort 71
Chapter 6 Translating Mistakes into Strategic Experimentation 87
Chapter 7 An Unexamined Life: Focus on Your Top 10 List 105
Chapter 8 Even Jesus Needed Disciples: The Value of Others 125
Chapter 9 All Work and No Play: Why It′s Important to Refuel and Refresh 147
Chapter 10 Putting It All Together 169
Bibliography 185
Index 191

Nota biograficzna:
JEFF SZYMANSKI, PhD, is the Executive Director of the International OCD Foundation; a Clinical Instructor in Psychology at Harvard Medical School; and a Clinical Associate in Psychology at McLean Hospital. For more information, please visit: www.jeffszymanski.com and www.theperfectionistshandbook.com.

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Praise for The Perfectionist′s Handbook
"Dr. Szymanski offers the reader both research–supported and user–friendly techniques that can enhance productivity without compromising the pursuit of excellence. The Perfectionist′s Handbook is an obvious example of how the author practices what he preaches."
—PHILIP G. LEVENDUSKY, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychology, Harvard Medical School; Director of the Psychology Department and Psychology Training and Senior Vice President for Business Development and Marketing, McLean Hospital
"The Perfectionist′s Handbook is the perfect book for those who struggle with perfectionism. Dr. Szymanski begins by clearly outlining the features of perfectionism then describes the various ways to manage tendencies that get in the way of a perfectionist′s life. After reading this book, readers will have new ways of managing their perfectio nism in order to get tasks completed."
—MICHAEL A. JENIKE, MD, Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School; Medical Director, OCD Institute, McLean Hospital
"This handbook weaves a self–described perfectionist′s personal story with insights from clinical experience. It is the ′perfect′ formula for education and action."
—PAUL HAMMERNESS, MD, Assistant Professor in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School; author of Organize Your Mind, Organize Your Life
"Jeff Szymanski helps readers determine when ′good′ is good enough. Whatever your area of effort, you will be more creative and productive by learning the art of Adaptive Perfectionism!"
—SHELLEY CARSON, PhD, Department of Psychology, Harvard University;author of Your Creative Brain