This book is essential for those who are prone to high-achieving,
self-starting, and perfectionistic actions; people who relentlessly,
persistently, and determinedly pursue their dreams, goals, and
aspirations; people who hold their high standards, principles, and
values close to their heart.
Chapter by chapter, you will learn acceptance and commitment skills to
harness the power of perfectionism and high-achieving behaviors while
living the life you want to live. You will learn how to be yourself,
keep your fears in perspective, and do meaningful things without
dwelling for hours on the different ways to make things right,
postponing things because they aren't ready, struggling for days with
rumination, anxiety and stress, or wrestling periodically with harsh
criticisms.
This book will show you how you can give your best, work hard, and push
yourself when you deeply care about things without sacrificing your
well-being, hurting your relationships, or compromising your health. You
will learn when to engage in high-achieving actions in an effective,
life-expansive, and skillful way. You will develop a new workable
relationship with all those narratives about not being good enough and
treat yourself with kindness, compassion, and caring. Most importantly,
you will find that you can be yourself without losing yourself.