The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control: A Path to Peace and Power

From psychotherapist Katherine Morgan Schafler, a guide that challenges how people understand perfectionism and themselves. Rather than eliminating perfectionism to achieve health, Schafler argues that you can manage it to work in your favor. The book identifies five types of perfectionism: Classic, Intense, Parisian, Messy, and Procrastinator. By identifying your unique profile, you'll learn strategies to manage each form and ultimately embrace your perfectionism. The book uses stories, humor, and empathy to explore how ambitious, high-achieving people can want more without guilt or shame. Schafler, a former on-site therapist at Google, draws on her experience working with clients in her private practice. The book offers an alternative to generic advice about finding balance, instead showing readers how to exchange superficial control for real power.