About Today: Are You a Perfectionist?

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor Most of us are our own worst enemy, and I don't just mean because we're good at talking ourselves out of that morning workout. One of the worst things we do to ourselves? Focus on getting things perfect to the point where we get nothing done at all. Quiz: Are You a Perfectionist? Come to think of it, this relates to the morning workout. I'm really good at waking up fifteen minutes later than I'd planned and then deciding there's no point in going at all. Quiz: Do You Have a Type A Personality? How to Become More of an Optimist See More About:  perfectionism  self tests  stress and personality traits Overcoming Perfectionism Getting comfortable with things being less than perfect is even harder than avoiding the snooze button. But there are plenty of things you can do right now to practice being un-perfect. What Are the Traits of Perfectionism? Top 10 Stress Relievers See More About:  perfectionism  stress and personality traits  positive thinking How to Talk to Yourself - Nicely One reason I'm glad everyone uses headsets now for their cell phones: It makes it hard for people to tell that I talk to myself all day long. The hard part is making sure that I'm saying nice things to myself. How Your Attitude Can Affect Your Stress Level Bring More Positive Energy into Your Life See More About:  positive affirmations  optimism  emotional stress Meditation for Perfectionists The very idea of meditation is tough for perfectionists, because doing things "right" is beside the point. This is also probably why meditation is good for us. The Benefits of Meditation How Stress Affects Your Health See More About:  meditation  perfectionists  stress relief Today Ads Thanksgiving Dinner Stress Thanksgiving Recipes Thanksgiving Turkey Positive Thinking Featured Articles How to Have a Green Thanksgiving Keep Bedbugs From Coming Home With Your College Student Will the Bank Pay for Repairs in a Short Sale? How to Merge iTunes Library From Many PCs to One Books that Make Good Holiday Gifts Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Thanksgiving Recipes Herb-roasted turkey with cornbread stuffing, cranberry relish and roasted squash, sweet and tart fruit pies, and many more. More> Choose the Perfect Gift Whether you're looking for teens, teachers, grandparents or even pets, we have suggestions to make shopping easier. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement