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The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control

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The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control by Katherine Morgan Schafler explores the complex nature of perfectionism, highlighting its potential to both drive and hinder personal growth. The book offers insights into the different types of perfectionists, aiming to help readers understand and manage their perfectionist tendencies. By embracing imperfections, it provides strategies for finding balance and achieving personal fulfilment.
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This book may appeal to you if you're seeking a compassionate take on perfectionism that encourages self-acceptance and growth rather than control. It offers insights on how to harness perfectionist tendencies to better your life, rather than feeling constrained by them, and provides practical advice for personal development and self-compassion.

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The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control

Let your perfectionism become your superpower

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'Her book is life-changing.' GOOP

'The definitive guide for anyone who's ready to walk a crucial pathway: from the appearance of control, to the possession of a quiet power.' SUSAN CAIN

'This book will forever change the way you view perfectionism and yourself. An irresistible invitation to reclaim your natural state of wholeness, your joy and your life.' DEEPAK CHOPRA

'Gives you permission to be more in a world that's telling you to be less.' LORI GOTTLEIB

'Provocative... identifies the strategies and mindsets every high-achieving woman needs to quell her inner critic and embrace her true talents.' HOLLY WHITAKER

The advice we hear on perfectionism is always the same - let go of it! Forget it! Perfectionism is bad for you. But what if we've been looking at it all wrong? What if perfectionism is your superpower?

In The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control, psychotherapist Katherine Morgan Schafler says you don't have to stop being a perfectionist to be happy and fulfilled. Her smart, witty book is a new approach for women who are over the generic advice to 'find balance'.

Morgan Schafler's book identifies five distinct types of perfectionist - Classic, Parisian, Messy, Intense, and Procrastinating. As you identify your unique perfectionist profile, you'll learn how to manage each form of perfectionism to work for you, not against you. Beyond managing it, you'll learn how to embrace and even enjoy your perfectionism. Yes, enjoy!

With handy self-assessments and actionable advice tailored to the unique needs of each perfectionist type, The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control is the game-changing companion for women who dare to want more out of life.

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The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control by Katherine Morgan Schafler is warmly received by readers who appreciate its insightful take on perfectionism. Many find the book both practical and compassionate, recognising it addresses the nuanced challenges of wanting to achieve while letting go of excessive control. Schafler's approach is noted for blending professional psychology with relatable stories, which helps readers connect with the material on a personal level.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398700208

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion Spring

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Katherine Morgan Schafler, LMHC, is a psychotherapist, writer and speaker based in New York City. Formerly an on-site therapist at Google, she earned her degrees and training at UC Berkeley and Columbia University, with post-graduate certification from the Association for Spirituality and Psychotherapy.

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