Better than Perfect
7 Strategies to Crush Your Inner Critic and Create a Life
You Love
Elizabeth Lombardo
In society today, perfectionism is a widely distributed
personality trait that is becoming more frequently and more intensely
expressed. Every day, people focus negatively on different aspects of their
lives, feeling unhappy with their coworkers, their spouses, their bodies, or
their children’s academic performance. Yet very few become aware of the root
cause of their complaints: overt or latent perfectionism. A person who is
categorized as a perfectionist strives excessively toward unattainable goals
for themselves and the people in their lives, with unfortunate consequences.
In Better than Perfect, Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo offers
step-by-step solutions for perfectionists to find balance. The book defines
perfectionism in easy-to-understand terms, offers simple assessment tools, and
shares case studies of Lombardo's patients to highlight the condition. Also
included are practical exercises and suggestions for behavioral changes,
including seven ways to overcome perfectionism that include choosing passion
over perfection and remembering you’re more than what you do.
With the ultimate goal of helping readers achieve
happiness and prosperity without the stress of making sure things are
“perfect,” Better than Perfect is a fundamental guide for all perfectionists
looking for a simpler way to live.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo started her
professional career as a physical therapist after getting her master’s degree
at Duke University. It was then that she realized that every goal we
have—whether it is related to our bodies, relationships, jobs, or
lives—requires a significant mental edge in order to achieve it. In her quest
to help people actualize their dreams, Lombardo went back to school to get her
PhD in clinical psychology. Wanting to help people “before they need a couch,”
she now coaches, consults, and speaks to groups about how to achieve their
desired results. Lombardo is a highly sought-after speaker and media consultant
who has been honored by giving a prestigious TEDx talk. She is frequently
interviewed by today’s top media outlets, including Forbes, The Wall Street
Journal, Money magazine, Health, USA Today, MSNBC, CNN, and National Public
Radio. She has made multiple appearances on The Today Show, has a monthly
column in Better Homes & Gardens, and is a contributor to The Huffington
Post. Lombardo is also the author of A Happy You: Your Ultimate Prescription
for Happiness. She lives in the Chicago area with her husband and two children.
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