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Name: Better than perfect
Author: Elizabeth Lombardo

📘 Better than perfect by Elizabeth Lombardo

Better than Perfect explains what it means to be a perfectionist and how the pursuit of unattainable ideals can harm both physical health and psychological well‑being. Drawing on the author’s clinical experience, the book provides easy‑to‑understand definitions, simple self‑assessment tools, and real‑world case studies. It then offers practical exercises and seven behavioral strategies—from choosing passion over perfection to remembering that you are more than your work—to help readers find balance, freedom, and lasting fulfillment.

First publish date: 2014

Genre: Self-Help & Personal Development/Self-Esteem & Confidence

Authors: Elizabeth Lombardo

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