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- Binding
- Paperback
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- Product Group
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- ISBN
- 1572247568
- Book Title
- Present Perfect : a Mindfulness Approach to Letting Go of Perfectionism and the Need for Control
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- New Harbinger Publications
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publication Year
- 2010
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- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
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- 0.5 in
- Genre
- Self-Help, Psychology
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- Psychopathology / Compulsive Behavior, General, Personality, Mood Disorders / General
- Item Weight
- 9.5 Oz
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Number of Pages
- 208 Pages
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New Harbinger Publications
ISBN-10
1572247568
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9781572247567
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Book Title
Present Perfect : a Mindfulness Approach to Letting Go of Perfectionism and the Need for Control
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Topic
Psychopathology / Compulsive Behavior, General, Personality, Mood Disorders / General
Genre
Self-Help, Psychology
Format
Trade Paperback
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Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
9.5 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
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2010-009353
Reviews
"Pavel Somov offers an intelligent, witty, and compassionate critique of perfectionism and makes a compelling case that life is already perfect. I found this book to be thoroughly enjoyable and personally and professionally useful from the first page. I feel as comfortable recommending this book to my colleagues as I do to my patients and am confident that both will find it of tremendous value in their lives. Since perfectionism is often the other side of compulsive and addictive behavior, this book will be relevant to all who seek more moderation and balance in their lives." -- Andrew Tatarsky, Ph.D., clinical psychologist in New York City specializing in treating addictive behavior and author of Harm Reduction Psychotherapy, "This brilliant and practical new book is designed to help alleviate the excess stress and dissatisfaction of perfectionism, one of the main practices of the extremely popular, if unheralded, religion I lovingly call Control Freakism. Pavel Somov gives us numerous helpful awareness exercises, conscious inquiries, insights, mindfulness practices, original perspectives, and penetrating ideas, all conducive to helping us free ourselves from this tyrannical inner demon and experience the radiant reality of things just as they are. Acceptance has its own transformative magic, and I heartily recommend this work to all who want to transform, awaken, and edify." -- Lama Surya Das, founder of Dzogchen Meditation Centers and author of Awakening the Buddha Within, "In this book, Somov not only provides a plethora of highly accessible and instantly applicable ways to connect with mindful awareness, but also provides lucid and rational ways to dethrone the inner tyrant of perfectionism and fully live in the completeness of each moment." -- Cassandra Vieten, Ph.D., director of research at the Institute of Noetic Sciences and author of Mindful Motherhood, " Present Perfect takes a wholly fresh look at an age-old problem by applying a generous dose of the healing salve of mindfulness. Filled with fascinating references and down-to-earth examples, this book skillfully guides the reader through exercises and strategies that can transform the paralyzing and demoralizing pattern of perfectionism. Present Perfect is the perfect way to liberate yourself from the guilt, shame, and blame of perfectionism and rediscover the freedom of living in the 'what is.'" - Donald Altman , psychotherapist, former Buddhist monk, and author of The Mindfulness Code, "This brilliant and practical new book is designed to help alleviate the excess stress and dissatisfaction of perfectionism, one of the main practices of the extremely popular, if unheralded, religion I lovingly call Control Freakism. Pavel Somov gives us numerous helpful awareness exercises, conscious inquiries, insights, mindfulness practices, original perspectives, and penetrating ideas, all conducive to helping us free ourselves from this tyrannical inner demon and experience the radiant reality of things just as they are. Acceptance has its own transformative magic, and I heartily recommend this work to all who want to transform, awaken, and edify." - Lama Surya Das , founder of Dzogchen Meditation Centers and author of Awakening the Buddha Within, "Rarely does a work of art like Present Perfect fall upon one's desk. This book allows us to transform existential pain caused by our need to be perfect. This book is abundant with tools and ideas that equip the reader to resolve guilt, shame, and perfectionism. Once you accept and surrender your perfectionism, the magical paradox of mindfulness as a healer will unfold." - Ronald A. Alexander, Ph.D. , executive director of the Open Mind Training Institute and author of Wise Mind, Open Mind, "Rarely does a work of art like Present Perfect fall upon one's desk. This book allows us to transform existential pain caused by our need to be perfect. This book is abundant with tools and ideas that equip the reader to resolve guilt, shame, and perfectionism. Once you accept and surrender your perfectionism, the magical paradox of mindfulness as a healer will unfold." -- Ronald A. Alexander, Ph.D. , executive director of the Open Mind Training Institute and author of Wise Mind, Open Mind, "Even those of us with a lot of self-help reading under our belts will experience many a-ha moments while immersed in Present Perfect. Somov's approach is highly logical, creative, resourceful, and compassionate. Never once will you feel judged; instead, you'll feel understood. I highly recommend this valuable resource to therapists and anyone with perfectionist tendencies." - Dina Cheney , author of Tasting Club and Williams-Sonoma's New Flavors for Salads, "Pavel Somov offers an intelligent, witty, and compassionate critique of perfectionism and makes a compelling case that life is already perfect. I found this book to be thoroughly enjoyable and personally and professionally useful from the first page. I feel as comfortable recommending this book to my colleagues as I do to my patients and am confident that both will find it of tremendous value in their lives. Since perfectionism is often the other side of compulsive and addictive behavior, this book will be relevant to all who seek more moderation and balance in their lives." - Andrew Tatarsky, Ph.D. , clinical psychologist in New York City specializing in treating addictive behavior and author of Harm Reduction Psychotherapy, "In this book, Somov not only provides a plethora of highly accessible and instantly applicable ways to connect with mindful awareness, but also provides lucid and rational ways to dethrone the inner tyrant of perfectionism and fully live in the completeness of each moment." -- Cassandra Vieten, Ph.D. , director of research at the Institute of Noetic Sciences and author of Mindful Motherhood, This brilliant and practical new book is designed to help alleviate the excess stress and dissatisfaction of perfectionism, one of the main practices of the extremely popular, if unheralded, religion I lovingly call Control Freakism. Pavel Somov gives us numerous helpful awareness exercises, conscious inquiries, insights, mindfulness practices, original perspectives, and penetrating ideas, all conducive to helping us free ourselves from this tyrannical inner demon and experience the radiant reality of things just as they are. Acceptance has its own transformative magic, and I heartily recommend this work to all who want to transform, awaken, and edify." — Lama Surya Das , founder of Dzogchen Meditation Centers and author of Awakening the Buddha Within Rarely does a work of art like Present Perfect fall upon one's desk. This book allows us to transform existential pain caused by our need to be perfect. This book is abundant with tools and ideas that equip the reader to resolve guilt, shame, and perfectionism. Once you accept and surrender your perfectionism, the magical paradox of mindfulness as a healer will unfold." — Ronald A. Alexander, Ph.D. , executive director of the Open Mind Training Institute and author of Wise Mind, Open Mind Even those of us with a lot of self-help reading under our belts will experience many a-ha moments while immersed in Present Perfect. Somov's approach is highly logical, creative, resourceful, and compassionate. Never once will you feel judged; instead, you'll feel understood. I highly recommend this valuable resource to therapists and anyone with perfectionist tendencies." — Dina Cheney , author of Tasting Club and Williams-Sonoma's New Flavors for Salads Present Perfect takes a wholly fresh look at an age-old problem by applying a generous dose of the healing salve of mindfulness. Filled with fascinating references and down-to-earth examples, this book skillfully guides the reader through exercises and strategies that can transform the paralyzing and demoralizing pattern of perfectionism. Present Perfect is the perfect way to liberate yourself from the guilt, shame, and blame of perfectionism and rediscover the freedom of living in the ‘what is.'" — Donald Altman , psychotherapist, former Buddhist monk, and author of The Mindfulness Code Pavel Somov offers an intelligent, witty, and compassionate critique of perfectionism and makes a compelling case that life is already perfect. I found this book to be thoroughly enjoyable and personally and professionally useful from the first page. I feel as comfortable recommending this book to my colleagues as I do to my patients and am confident that both will find it of tremendous value in their lives. Since perfectionism is often the other side of compulsive and addictive behavior, this book will be relevant to all who seek more moderation and balance in their lives." — Andrew Tatarsky, Ph.D. , clinical psychologist in New York City specializing in treating addictive behavior and author of Harm Reduction Psychotherapy In this book, Somov not only provides a plethora of highly accessible and instantly applicable ways to connect with mindful awareness, but also provides lucid and rational ways to dethrone the inner tyrant of perfectionism and fully live in the completeness of each moment." — Cassandra Vieten, Ph.D. , director of research at the Institute of Noetic Sciences and author of Mindful Motherhood Licensed psychologist Somov has found that clients can make progress in the areas of tolerating uncertainty, refraining from harsh self-judgment, and reducing anxious feelings by doing mindfulness exercises. Essentially, the more they accept the moment, thhe more they can accept themselves. Verdict: Present Perfect, one of the most helpful in the OCPD self-help arena." — Deborah Bigelow, Leonia P.L., NJ, "Rarely does a work of art like Present Perfect fall upon one's desk. This book allows us to transform existential pain caused by our need to be perfect. This book is abundant with tools and ideas that equip the reader to resolve guilt, shame, and perfectionism. Once you accept and surrender your perfectionism, the magical paradox of mindfulness as a healer will unfold." -- Ronald A. Alexander, Ph.D., executive director of the Open Mind Training Institute and author of Wise Mind, Open Mind, "Licensed psychologist Somov has found that clients can make progress in the areas of tolerating uncertainty, refraining from harsh self-judgment, and reducing anxious feelings by doing mindfulness exercises. Essentially, the more they accept the moment, thhe more they can accept themselves. Verdict: Present Perfect, one of the most helpful in the OCPD self-help arena." - Deborah Bigelow, Leonia P.L., NJ, "This brilliant and practical new book is designed to help alleviate the excess stress and dissatisfaction of perfectionism, one of the main practices of the extremely popular, if unheralded, religion I lovingly call Control Freakism. Pavel Somov gives us numerous helpful awareness exercises, conscious inquiries, insights, mindfulness practices, original perspectives, and penetrating ideas, all conducive to helping us free ourselves from this tyrannical inner demon and experience the radiant reality of things just as they are. Acceptance has its own transformative magic, and I heartily recommend this work to all who want to transform, awaken, and edify." -- Lama Surya Das , founder of Dzogchen Meditation Centers and author of Awakening the Buddha Within, "Pavel Somov offers an intelligent, witty, and compassionate critique of perfectionism and makes a compelling case that life is already perfect. I found this book to be thoroughly enjoyable and personally and professionally useful from the first page. I feel as comfortable recommending this book to my colleagues as I do to my patients and am confident that both will find it of tremendous value in their lives. Since perfectionism is often the other side of compulsive and addictive behavior, this book will be relevant to all who seek more moderation and balance in their lives." -- Andrew Tatarsky, Ph.D. , clinical psychologist in New York City specializing in treating addictive behavior and author of Harm Reduction Psychotherapy, "In this book, Somov not only provides a plethora of highly accessible and instantly applicable ways to connect with mindful awareness, but also provides lucid and rational ways to dethrone the inner tyrant of perfectionism and fully live in the completeness of each moment." - Cassandra Vieten, Ph.D. , director of research at the Institute of Noetic Sciences and author of Mindful Motherhood, " Present Perfect takes a wholly fresh look at an age-old problem by applying a generous dose of the healing salve of mindfulness. Filled with fascinating references and down-to-earth examples, this book skillfully guides the reader through exercises and strategies that can transform the paralyzing and demoralizing pattern of perfectionism. Present Perfect is the perfect way to liberate yourself from the guilt, shame, and blame of perfectionism and rediscover the freedom of living in the 'what is.'" -- Donald Altman , psychotherapist, former Buddhist monk, and author of The Mindfulness Code, "Even those of us with a lot of self-help reading under our belts will experience many a-ha moments while immersed in Present Perfect. Somov's approach is highly logical, creative, resourceful, and compassionate. Never once will you feel judged; instead, you'll feel understood. I highly recommend this valuable resource to therapists and anyone with perfectionist tendencies." -- Dina Cheney, author of Tasting Cluband Williams-Sonoma's New Flavors for Salads, "Licensed psychologist Somov has found that clients can make progress in the areas of tolerating uncertainty, refraining from harsh self-judgment, and reducing anxious feelings by doing mindfulness exercises. Essentially, the more they accept the moment, thhe more they can accept themselves. Verdict: Present Perfect, one of the most helpful in the OCPD self-help arena." -- Deborah Bigelow, Leonia P.L., NJ, "Present Perfect takes a wholly fresh look at an age-old problem by applying a generous dose of the healing salve of mindfulness. Filled with fascinating references and down-to-earth examples, this book skillfully guides the reader through exercises and strategies that can transform the paralyzing and demoralizing pattern of perfectionism. Present Perfect is the perfect way to liberate yourself from the guilt, shame, and blame of perfectionism and rediscover the freedom of living in the 'what is.'" -- Donald Altman, psychotherapist, former Buddhist monk, and author of The Mindfulness Code, "Even those of us with a lot of self-help reading under our belts will experience many a-ha moments while immersed in Present Perfect. Somov's approach is highly logical, creative, resourceful, and compassionate. Never once will you feel judged; instead, you'll feel understood. I highly recommend this valuable resource to therapists and anyone with perfectionist tendencies." -- Dina Cheney , author of Tasting Club and Williams-Sonoma's New Flavors for Salads
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
155.2/32
Synopsis
A revolutionary approach to overcoming perfectionism A recent, randomized study--published by Mindfulness Journal --shows that Present Perfect is effective as a standalone intervention. The study found that those who had read the book experienced a statistically significant reduction of self-criticalness, a result that was still maintained at a six weeks follow-up (Wimberley, Mintz, & Suh, Mindfulness , Nov. 2015). 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., In Present Perfect, psychologist Pavel Somov presents a mindfulness approach that people with perfectionism, obsessive compulsive personality disorder (OCPD), and related controlling tendencies can use to overcome their fear of failure., A revolutionary approach to overcoming perfectionism! A recent, randomized study--published by Mindfulness Journal --shows that Present Perfect is effective as a standalone intervention. The study found that those who had read the book experienced a statistically significant reduction of self-criticalness, a result that was still maintained at a six weeks follow-up (Wimberley, Mintz, & Suh, Mindfulness , Nov. 2015). 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.
LC Classification Number
BF698.35.P47S66 2010
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