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Jeff Szymanski, Ph. D.
Known for: The Perfectionist’s Handbook: Take Risks, Invite Criticism, and Make the Most of Your Mistakes
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The Perfectionist’s Handbook: Take Risks, Invite Criticism, and Make the Most of Your Mistakes
Written by clinical psychologist Jeff Szymanski, this book explores how perfectionism can both drive and hinder success. It offers practical strategies to transform perfectionist tendencies into productive strengths by embracing risk, learning from mistakes, and developing resilience. The author draws on cognitive-behavioral principles to help readers balance high standards with flexibility and self-compassion.
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Understanding the Perfectionist Mindset
Perfectionists often operate under a deceptively simple equation: worth equals achievement. You evaluate yourself not by who you are but by what you produce. This thinking pattern is powerful—it gets you out of bed early, keeps you at the desk long after everyone else has gone home, and can make you...
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Identifying Perfectionist Traps
One of the great traps of perfectionism is that it feels rational. You believe that if you just work a little harder, double-check your work one more time, or gather a bit more reassurance, you’ll finally feel confident. But perfectionism feeds on itself—the more you try to achieve absolute certaint...
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About Jeff Szymanski
Jeff Szymanski, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and executive director of the International OCD Foundation. He has extensive experience in cognitive-behavioral therapy and has taught at Harvard Medical School. His work focuses on helping individuals manage perfectionism, anxiety, and obsessive-com...
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Jeff Szymanski, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and executive director of the International OCD Foundation. He has extensive experience in cognitive-behavioral therapy and has taught at Harvard Medical School. His work focuses on helping individuals manage perfectionism, anxiety, and obsessive-com...
Jeff Szymanski, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and executive director of the International OCD Foundation. He has extensive experience in cognitive-behavioral therapy and has taught at Harvard Medical School. His work focuses on helping individuals manage perfectionism, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive behaviors.
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