Finally Imperfect : From Perfectionism to Lightness.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jacobs, Eileen.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Self-acceptance.

Women--Psychology.

Women.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (204 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Göttingen : BusinessVillage, 2025.

Summary:

This book by Eileen Jacobs explores the concept of perfectionism, its origins, and its impact, particularly on women. Drawing on personal experiences, interviews, and coaching insights, Jacobs examines the societal, familial, and psychological factors that contribute to perfectionist tendencies. The book provides tools and self-coaching strategies to help readers embrace imperfection, break free from toxic perfectionist cycles, and cultivate self-acceptance and lightness in their lives. Written for individuals struggling with perfectionism, it aims to empower readers to embrace authenticity and find joy in imperfection. Generated by AI.

Contents:

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About the author

Welcome

1. My story

2. Why I'm writing this book

3. What you can expect in this book

Part 1: Recognize

1. Am I a perfectionist?

2. The good sides of perfect: brilliant, enthusiastic, inventive

3. There is more than just one: What type of perfectionist are you?

4. When only perfect results count

5. Do you know invisible perfectionism?

6. The perfection trap of self-optimization

7. Perfectionism with a self-deprecating spiral: people pleasing

8. From people pleasing to co-dependency

9. When the impostor syndrome takes over

10. Perfectionists fail more often than others

11. Attention: Concentration on the perfect result devalues learning processes

12. Why are perfect women often unhappy and sometimes ill?

13. And now to you: explore your own state of mind with questions

Part 2: Understanding

1. How societies and cultures teach us to be perfectionists

2. Trust in society. Does that fit together?

3. Queen of Control. Perfectionism in business

4. Barbie: the female path to power versus reality

5. We co-create the world in which we have to be perfect

6. How families act as sources of perfectionism

7. Not everything comes from outside. Our genes also play a role

8. Your ego as the source of striving for perfection Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

3-86980-787-3

OCLC:

1522808323