Everything I Know about Perfectionism

All my life I have been a perfectionist. I never really looked at it as a bad thing.  Like most moms, I was holding myself up to a ridiculously higher standard than I expected from anyone else in my life. But I took it over-the-top, because it was a standard too high to ever actually reach.  The best I could hope for was to constantly fall short of my goals.  I continued on this path of expecting perfection, but always getting less, for several years.  It was not until I was 35 years old that I had an epiphany about my perfectionistic ways.

 

Actually, I had breast cancer.

 

Debbie Jordan Kravitz, Professional Organizer, Author of “Everything I Know about Perfectionism I Learned from My Breasts: Secrets and Solutions for Overpowering Perfectionism”

 

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What other people are saying about Everything I Know about Perfectionism I Learned from My Breasts:

“Debbie Jordan Kravitz is my hero. Drawing from her own formidable personal challenges, she has not only overcome perfectionism but is able to write a book about it.  “Everything I Know About Perfectionism I Learned from My Breasts: is a book with great heart.  You’ll be inspired and learn your own path to living a more fulfilling life.” —Judith Kolberg, Founder, National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization

“As a perfectionist myself, I thank Debbie Jordan Kravitz for pointing out the pitfalls. With her help, control freaks every-where will learn to loosen up and become more self-confident and less guilty!” —Ellen Parlapiano, Co-author of Mompreneurs® books and Co-founder of MompreneursOnline.com

“As someone who grew up with a perfectionistic mother, I know  how incredibly difficult it is to combat these tendencies in myself. Thankfully this trait does not have to be a life sentence. Debbie’s book, filled with straightforward and practical advice, is further enhanced and made possible by the honesty with which she tells her own story. If you struggle with having to be perfect and want to experience the freedom of living an authentic lifestyle, imperfections and all, this book is for you. Discover how perfectionism can keep you from living the life you dream of and how to overpower it once and for all.” —Laura Wittmann (“The Organizing Junkie”), Professional Organizer, blogger

“For many, breast cancer is a dreaded disease that can take your life.  For others, like Debbie, breast cancer is a cure for the many things that keep us from changing our lives.  Debbie’s story is an inspiration to all of us by making us realize that even in the face of a life-threatening diagnosis good things can emerge.” —Leigh Hurst, diagnosed w/ breast cancer at age 33 (2004), Founder, Feel Your Boobies Foundation

“It is not everyday that a book comes along that not only hit’s the mark, but is practical as well. It was a pleasure to read “Everything I Know about Perfectionism I Learned From My Breasts.” Everyone who has every procrastinated, held back or felt inadequate should read this book. It is the perfect antidote for perfectionism. I will certainly recommend this book to all my clients who have difficulty accepting that excellence and spirit is better than perfection. Thank you Debbie for the simplicity and joy that is shared in these pages. I recommend we all take a leaf from this wonderful book; it is an amazingly optimistic and realistic look at having the best life you possibly can.” —Wendy Davie, Certified Professional Organizer, Author of The Accidental Organiser, President of the Australasian Association of Professional Organisers

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Online Reviews:

Organizing Junkie: Overpowering Perfectionism: An Interview With Debbie Jordan Kravitz

Unclutterer.com: Link Week: Book Review

Paperdoll: Tackling the Stacks and Piles

Fighting Perfectionism and Breast Cancer 

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