The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control

We are used to talking about perfectionism as a problem — or even a disease — for which we need to apologize, to feel guilty. But who told us that it is really unhealthy to strive for the ideal?

Psychotherapist Catherine Schaffer challenges the usual view of perfectionism and identifies five main types of it. In her book, she reflects on why female perfectionism is universally criticized, while male perfectionism is not. Where did the idea of ​​​​"finding balance" come from? Is it possible to be happy and healthy perfectionists?

The author's answers through sincere, warm, sometimes funny, and sometimes complex and sensitive stories of clients and years of practice lead to a new approach to perfectionism. Schaffer helps to see the gift hidden behind the stigma of "disorder" and learn to take the best from it. For all the women who were once called too bossy or ambitious, and for those who are still trying to "fight" their own perfectionism.