The Perfectionists Sara Shepard
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

For some of us, we work hard at a project, making it perfect in our minds, and when we receive praise for it, we associate acceptance with perfectionism. I just got it in all of my classes. Whatever parts of my brain that needed to click always did, and life was good. Sep 17, 2008 - Specific parenting strategies help gifted perfectionists avoid dichotomous thinking, face challenges without harsh self-criticism, and strive for personal excellence. But it is an error, and it is not new. Apr 4, 2014 - Growing up, we all want to be accepted. May 7, 2014 - With their perfectionist traits and keen eye for detail, Architects are the industry equivalent of music legend Michael Jackson. May 28, 2014 - To be fair, many perfectionists defy their own theology and actively live holy lives, so we must be careful not to overstate the perfectionist error. Dec 11, 2007 - Most folks know an “A” type person – someone who is high achieving, almost fixated (and sometimes quite definitely) on perfectionism to the point of obsession. Mar 10, 2014 - Heston Blumenthal announces plans for The Perfectionists' Café, set to launch at Heathrow's Terminal 2 in June 2014 – Square Meal articles. Feb 5, 2014 - I've always been that kid who gets A's in everything. Although I do apply myself, a lot of that success came naturally.