Behind every perfectionist is a person exhausted by their own standards.

Just about everything in life has two sides, and perfectionism is no exception. At its core, perfectionism often comes from a deep sense of care. We care about the things that matter to us--our work, our homes, our relationships, our lives--and we want them to be the best they can be.

But let’s be honest: perfectionism can also come at a price. We’re often our own harshest critics. Stress and anxiety can take over, procrastination creeps in, and more often than not, we feel like we’ve fallen short of our own impossible standards.

This intense focus on what’s "wrong" blinds us to what’s going well--especially when we start measuring ourselves against others. We compare our achievements, appearance, finances, education, or careers, and the verdict is almost always the same: we’re not good enough. We need to do more, be better, and try harder.

Before long, we turn into overachievers, overthinkers, and over-controllers. We lose our flexibility and our joy, and life starts to feel like a straitjacket we can’t get out of.

This book will help you recognize when perfectionism is doing more harm than good. You'll learn how to dial it back, keep it in check, and actually use it to your advantage. When you let perfectionism take the backseat, you’ll start to feel more productive, more present, and far more at ease. You'll reclaim your time, your energy, and most importantly, your happiness.