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Present Perfect

A Mindfulness Approach to Letting Go of Perfectionism and the Need for Control

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By: Pavel Somov PhD
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While there's no doubt that setting high standards for yourself is a good thing, you've probably already noticed that perfectionism can come at a high price. And when you take steps to try to change, it's easy to be too hard on yourself and fall into the same traps that keep you feeling stressed and disappointed. This book presents a revolutionary approach to overcoming perfectionism—a way to transform your need for precision into self-acceptance, compassion, and love for each perfectly imperfect passing moment in our lives.

In Present Perfect, you'll use the Buddhist psychology of mindfulness to learn to accept the present moment in all of its ordinary perfection. This book is filled with over 150 exercises and meditations that you can practice to become more flexible toward yourself and others without losing your love of a job well done. With this compassionate approach, you'll soon be able not only to accept life as it is, but also become more accepting and forgiving of yourself and others.

©2010 Pavel Somov (P)2022 Tantor Mental Health Mood Disorders Personal Development Psychology & Mental Health
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Enlightening. Great book. Easy to follow and a good reminder of how to live. In the present.

Great book

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Best book on Perfectionism in general and for people with OCPD tendencies in particular. In case you have been an achiever and have ever felt that you have missed out on being happy in life then this book is your medicine and cure.

The bane of Perfectionism!

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