The Perfectionism Workbook: Proven Strategies to End Procrastination, Accept Yourself, and Achieve Your Goals

This morning I woke up at 4 am worrying that a stray comment in an email I'd sent to my vet last night made me sound like I was an irresponsible pet owner, which drove me absolutely nuts. Of course I knew this was insanity... in the back of my head I always know... but I couldn't get back to sleep anyway. I finally gave up at 6, and immediately fell into worrying about how my reviews would do for ranking on Amazon when the rerank came down this morning. I stopped enjoying the process of writing reviews on Amazon long ago, but I keep doing it because it's technically "writing", and it's something I think I can control, and it's also what I've been using for almost two years now as my excuse for why I don't have time to do what I want the most, which is write novels.I've been working at that for 7 years, and I'm good. I wanted to be the best, and I already started out with a strong creative streak, and a healthy dose of tortured-soul syndrome—which as luck would have it, I've always had a knack for describing in written word. Emotion written correctly can grab an audience and hold them. But ask me how many books I've written in 7 years. I mean s.e.v.e.n years! SEVEN!!! Well how about I just tell you. I've written one book, and I only managed to finish that one because it was before I realized my first literary attempts were catastrophes. And ever since then I've started and stopped more books than I've cared to count. I write so well now that my first drafts of my chapters are nearly perfect, and I can go chapter after chapter without a single critical mistake. And then catastrophe strikes again. It's ALWAYS again, and the next thing I know, I'm so bogged down in editing that I can't write; can't function; can't think.And the next thing I know after that, I've started a new project, where I swear I won't make the same mistakes. This one will be perfect. This one I won't mess up—and then I do. Because WHO IN THIS WORLD IS ACTUALLY PERFECT? Last night I contemplated giving up completely, and then today I found this book, and I'd swear it was the universe looking out for me. I was only about 5% in when I realized that just maybe, I'd finally found some answers. Solutions. Something (anything at all) that could pull me out of the madness. By 11% I also ordered the paper copy. By 23% I realized all the things I've been critical of others about in life is actually fallout from my relentless drive to be perfect, while expecting everyone else around me to be so too.This book was my Godsend. It is an actual workbook with space to write answers, with actual techniques for improving. And I get that maybe I'm more freakishly passionate than I might otherwise be, but I just can't chalk this up to coincidence. This book was my answer, and it's opened up enough doors to understanding that I think it might end up being my salvation as well!If you are also a perfectionist, and are looking for a way out of the madness, then this book is for you!!!

Every OCD, Perfectionist, Over Achiever, or Chronic people pleaser could benefit from the information and excercises in this book! I'm half way through it now, and already I'm feeling less stress and have gotten to a few projects that have been on permanent hold because I hadn't figured out my perfect plan for them yet. And now their done, and I'm not fretting over weather they could have been done better. It's such a releif! These aren't affirmations and breathing exercises to help you sooth your anxiety in the moment (those are good to practice too, I'm not knocking them) these exercises help you find the roots that are producing the anxiety and help eradicate the source and the stress. And the great part is you don't have to give up the parts of your perfectionism that you love if the organization, your ambitions or your love of pretty (expensive) thing's isn't dragging you down it will remain intact.I'm not gonna lie some of the exercises are uncomfortable, but not one of them hasn't been woth the discomfort. I'm very excited to see what the rest of the book has to offer.

I used this book as part of my therapy sessions for OCD with perfectionism. It was extremely helpful and something that can be done on your own or with a therapist. I would highly recommend for someone who is willing to "do the work" as far as being insightful.

I got this book to help me get better at piano playing and in social situations but as I started reading I wondered if I was confusing skill betterment with perfectionism. Actually I don't see a lot of perfectionism in my playing. However I feel guilty to not practice at least an hour everyday and that may be perfectionistic. It could be present in social situations because I'm too self critical about how others see me. I'm too tense with how I present myself which leads to hesitancy to be open to small talk. That in turn makes people see me as stuck up/ arrogant. So for that reason alone I'll keep on reading. To add on in composing this review I've already proofread it 5 times looking for better smoother ways to say things. I suspect I want to impress others with my writing skill. There could be perfectionism there which would be a way to counter my low self esteem-as I'm too concerned with how others see me. I want to be perfect in the eyes of others. Maybe now I'll just say screw it and relax at work, not be so concerned about offending somebody I see as important.

This workbook has changed my way of thinking! It has made me take a good look at how my way of thinking and my perception has warped my life. It has been such a great help in changing my life!

I have suffered from GAD/OCD for most of my life, read countless self-help books, and have seen therapists to try and help with these disorders. I found Taylor Newendorp a couple of years ago when I was at the end of my rope, and I have to say, he is unequivocally the best therapist I have ever seen in regards to treating anxiety disorders. Taylor is definitely a master of his craft, and this book proves such to the fullest degree. Part of my OCD is never thinking I am going "good enough." This thought process has caused many sleepless nights, and a feeling, which hovers over me, telling me I'm "not worth a damn." Well, this book addresses strategies, which will help you feel as if the best you’re giving is indeed good enough, no matter the consequences. I would highly recommend this book, and feel therapists, such as Taylor Newendorp, are a godsend to individuals such as myself, who have suffered far too long. A great, great read indeed!!

Just started reading this finally - the irony, and am enjoying the reading so far but straight away after opening it up today I noticed the first 9 pages being 75% detached from the binder - also slightly ironic. Not pleased with that but it's important I read this book and so I don't want to further delay such by returning it.

Interesting read, certainly touched on a few subjects close to home, however long-winded in parts

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Excellent read

Highly Recommended! A Really Good Read! Great Notes and Exercises to Help in All Aspects of Your Life. Making Changes Already!