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Author Vitale Buford spent nearly three decades of her life in the web of perfection. She was praised for being an "easy child", "pretty", and "self-motivated", so that's what she tried to be. Her need for perfection and outside success was coupled with her body-image obsession. It was also a distraction from the pain of abandonment and loneliness she experienced in her childhood. When she tied her self-worth to her external success and her appearance, her addiction to perfection was born.

There are a lot of personality tests out there designed to label you and put you in a particular box. But Dr. Caroline Leaf says there's much more to you than a personality profile can capture. In fact, you cannot be categorized! In this fascinating book, she takes listeners through seven steps to rediscover and unlock their unique "you quotient".

What if we accepted our struggles and stopped trying to be someone we’re not? In this poignant, hilarious book, the bestselling co-author of I’ll Be There (But I’ll Be Wearing Sweatpants) shares her experiments in finding our way back to each other. Jess Johnston used to feel alone in...

From renowned international dating coach comes a “smart, funny, classy, and practical” (Mike Sacks, editor at Vanity Fair) dating guide for men looking to gain confidence and find lasting love in the #MeToo era. Rejection. Ghosting. Not knowing how to talk to women. For many men, dating just...

Assertiveness is a key social skill, as well as a tool for making your relationships more equal. Learning to respond more effectively to others can help you reduce stress and increase your sense of self-worth. In this fully updated and revised 10th edition, you'll learn practical advice on dealing with difficult people, handling criticism, and expressing your feelings. You'll also discover how to use humor in conflict resolution, ways to clarify others' intentions, and how to distinguish between encouraging and discouraging communication habits.

First off, let me say that Done Beats Perfect does not mean any old junk will do. If you are reading the description for an audiobook like this, then I’m pretty sure you don’t settle for any old junk anyway. You probably want to perform at your best. And maybe, that’s the problem. Perhaps you are stuck with the belief that your best is not good enough? That you can achieve more? That there is another level you need to reach? Or maybe you overthink everything and are waiting for the perfect moment to get started? Don’t worry. You are in the right place.

We can shift our perspective and change our world. Life can be exceptionally gratifying when we realize that our thoughts create our interactions, and our interactions create our relationships. To truly relate is what living is all about. This book is meant as a seed. Its message offers inspiration for living an authentic and transparent life. As a resource for life, it unites what is seen as separate and heals what is wounded.

Timely and transformative, Better than Perfect by Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo offers step-by-step instructions for perfectionists (even those who don't know they are perfectionists) to find balance and freedom. The guide offers simple assessment tools and easy-to-apply, research-supported tips using case studies from Lombardo's private practice. You will learn seven ways to overcome perfectionism that range from choosing passion over perfection to remembering you're more than what you do.

You Are Enough is bite-sized book that empowers, encourages and affirms women. When you start your day with these positive, encouraging words, you’ll begin to transform your thinking, how you see yourself and how you feel. You'll know that YOU ARE ENOUGH!

Brought to you by Penguin. Perfect Confidence is the ideal companion for anyone who wants to boost their self-esteem. Covering everything from communicating clearly to handling conflict, it explains exactly why confidence matters and equips you with the skills you need to become more assertive...

It’s time to live for yourself. Why are so many competent women afraid to take risks and speak up in the workplace? And why do so many women feels disconnected from the success and achievements they have so rightfully earned? It’s time women understood the causes of these feelings and reclaim their power, and the key lies in optimal confidence. With empathetic explanations for why competent women are prone to self-sabotage, expert coach and leader Homaira Kabir offers a new way to reclaim your life, both professionally and personally.

Award-winning journalist, motivational speaker, and blogger L'Oreal Thompson Payton is a self-professed success junkie and poster girl for "overly" ambitious high achievers everywhere. She also knows firsthand how imposter syndrome and self-doubt can derail your dreams. She's experienced the growing pains that come with big career and life changes. In Stop Waiting for Perfect, she's doing just that: using that hard-won insight to help you through your own journey. She's penned the pep talk to walk with you through any obstacle in your career or personal life.

In this honest, down-to-earth examination of her own life, Dr. Shai shares her messes, her blessings, and the relatable experiences with self-esteem that can help women everywhere embrace all that life has to offer. From the good, the bad, and the ugly, nothing is truly imperfect.

Real Success Begins When You Let Go of Perfection Is the pursuit of perfection derailing you? Do you feel overwhelmed by everything on your plate? Amy Calandrino has been there—juggling motherhood, entrepreneurship, and personal struggles while trying to appear “perfect” to others.

The Superhero Syndrome. There’s a lot to be said about this subject. Males of all ages love to be praised for our work and our efforts… for our contributions and sacrifices. We want to be honored, respected, admired, loved, and needed. Put respect on our name! Every male fantasizes about being a Superhero at some point in our lives. But sometimes along the way that dream can get lost. It can get buried under a mountain of disappointment, apparent failures, and discouragement. We can get overwhelmed, withdraw, and become outright disinterested and resentful.

This book is intended to be an exceptionally delicate yet exhaustive manual that shows that being full of mistakes and imperfections only proves you are human and are real. It contains stories of people who have struggled with and finally accepted their own imperfections and vulnerabilities. Achieving a state of self-belief and acceptance of imperfections can be a daunting task, but it can be honed and learned through determination.

BONUS: Includes the quiz: How Much of a Perfectionist Are You?* Do you have trouble going to bed at night when there’s a mess in the kitchen? Do you think you would be happier if only you could lose weight, be a better parent, work smarter, reduce stress, exercise more, and make better...

Do you have trouble going to bed at night when there’s a mess in the kitchen? Do you think you would be happier if only you could lose weight, be a better parent, work smarter, reduce stress, exercise more, and make better decisions? You’re not perfect. But guess what? You don’t have to be...

Achieving health and happiness doesn’t need to be a struggle. Learn why you’re stuck in your healing journey and how to break out of the never-ending cycle of ups and downs. Learn why loving yourself has been a challenge and how to confidently overcome your fears and obstacles. Learn why nothing you do to be happy and healthy seems to work for long and how to use the mind-body connection and the power of your love to manifest your healthiest and happiest life.

This book is for those that are over being perfect. You just want to be yourself and make money doing what you love. Don't be a copycat, be an original. In this book I will show you how to be yourself in any way you can, how you can live a happy life and get over the feeling that you are not good enough. This book will change your life and how you feel about yourself. Want to feel great? Then this book is for you!