Present Perfect

A revolutionary approach to overcoming perfectionism! A recent, randomized studypublished byMindfulness Journalshows thatPresent Perfectis 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 theres no doubt that setting high standards for yourself is a good thing, youve probably already noticed that perfectionism can come at a high price. And when you take steps to try to change, its 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 perfectionisma 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, youll 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, youll soon be able not only to accept life as it is, but also become more accepting and forgiving of yourself and others.