Top Book Picks That Will Help You Break the Cycle of Perfectionism and Move Forward in Life

Logan Rane
5 min readApr 26, 2023
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Let’s be honest. If you’re a perfectionist, you might wear it as a badge of honor and take pride in your work. There’s nothing wrong with that — until you start to show signs of burnout.

While it can be challenging to let go of your perfectionist tendencies, trying to do everything perfectly usually results in unnecessary stress.

Instead, focusing on the most essential things and finding a sustainable balance in your work may be beneficial.

Here are a few books that taught me the importance of moving forward incrementally rather than striving for perfection on the first try.

The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control

by Katherine Morgan Schafler

A Path to Peace and Power

“The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control offers guidance on how to let go of the need for perfectionism and find more balance and happiness in life.

The book explores the root causes of perfectionism and the damaging effects it can have on mental health and relationships.

Through relatable stories, practical exercises, and insights from psychology and mindfulness…

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Logan Rane
Logan Rane

Written by Logan Rane

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