The Perfectionism Journal - by Tina Kocol (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Find peace with imperfection

Striving for perfection may seem like a worthwhile endeavor, but the pursuit of an impossible level of excellence can easily overwhelm you, leading to anxiety and depression. This journal encourages you to explore the impact and origins of your perfectionist tendencies while teaching you strategies to move beyond them to focus on process over perfection.

What sets The Perfectionism Journal apart from other anxiety workbooks:

• Thoughtful prompts--Gain greater insight into your relationship with perfectionism through incisive questions about expectations, self-esteem, goal setting, and more.
• Essential exercises--Cultivate a healthier attitude and manage your impulses through activities like taking a quiz to identify your perfectionism type and recording 5 traits you're proud of.
• Room to reflect--Find plenty of room to record your thoughts, which will encourage you to think deeply about your experiences so you can put them into perspective.

Learn to overcome perfectionism and curb unnecessary stress with this insightful journal.

Review Quotes

"A soothing elixir to a harsh world with high expectations of perfectionism! This book is full of thoughtful journal prompts, checklists, short exercises, and trusted educational information on how to shift into self-compassion and acceptance. As a psychotherapist and recovering perfectionist myself, my only regret is not having access to this journal sooner." --Megan Gunnell, LMSW, psychotherapist and founder of The Thriving Well Institute

"As a psychologist who works extensively with perfectionists, it is helpful to have quality resources to suggest to them. The Perfectionism Journal is an excellent resource to help people who wish to gain insight about their perfectionism and embrace who they are in the process. Filled with thoughtful questions, engaging activities, and exercises designed for growth, this journal has something to benefit all kinds of perfectionists." --Dr. Chloe Carmichael, PhD

"Us perfectionists aren't typically great at giving ourselves the space, compassion, and non-critical self-reflection we really need. This journal teaches us all of this so we can be the best, imperfect version of ourselves." --Allison Puryear, LCSW, CEDS, founder of Abundance Practice Building

About the Author

Tina Kocol, LPC, is a trauma therapist who specializes in EMDR and group therapies. She runs the Green Circle Collective, a private practice based in Philadelphia, where she has helped many perfectionists become better versions of themselves