{"product_id":"the-perfectionists-dilemma-learn-the-art-of-self-compassion-and-become-a-happy-achiever-9781639109463","title":"The Perfectionist's Dilemma: Learn the Art of Self-Compassion and Become a Happy Achiever","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"A brilliant book...a must-read for the frazzled perfectionist.\" --Thomas Curran, PhD, leading perfectionism researcher and author of\u003ci\u003e The Perfection Trap\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBreak free of toxic perfectionism by cultivating emotional courage and self-compassion to face life's challenges with a 6-step program. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn today's high-pressure society, we are constantly fed a fable of individualism, exceptionalism, determination, and ingenuity and taught a mythology of grin and bear it; no pain, no gain; and hard work pays off, despite the fact that the conditions for success are unpredictable and ever changing. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePsychologist Tara Cousineau claims that perfectionism is a paradox: it is the tension created by the need for belonging, a desire for excellence, and a quest for a meaningful and productive life. But perfectionism can be transformed by learning to connect both head and heart, replacing inner algorithms of comparison and criticism with self-acceptance and self-compassion. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Perfectionist's Dilemma\u003c\/i\u003e, Cousineau introduces an innovative six-step solution based on the acronym EVOLVE: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEmbody \u003c\/b\u003ethe present moment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eValidate \u003c\/b\u003eyour experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOpen \u003c\/b\u003eyour heart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLove \u003c\/b\u003eyour inner critic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake a \u003cb\u003eVow\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpark the \u003cb\u003eEnergy \u003c\/b\u003eof excellence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEVOLVE helps readers overcome perfectionism and cultivate three essential resources--inner worth, inner humanity, and inner leadership. Through storytelling and anecdotes from recovering perfectionists who have participated in Cousineau's workshops, readers can learn to align mind, body, heart, and spirit--to become happy achievers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Alcove Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781639109463\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs","brand":"Tara Cousineau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44792603902133,"sku":"9781639109463","price":26.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_be2762b9-e379-4866-8839-90027484b17b.jpg?v=1731426773","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-perfectionists-dilemma-learn-the-art-of-self-compassion-and-become-a-happy-achiever-9781639109463","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}