Introduction: The anxiety, stress, and worry you swim in -- The cost of trying to be the best -- When perfectionism gets in your way -- Acknowledging the noise without surrendering to it -- Making room for feelings of imperfection -- Letting go of your labels and stories -- Identifying what truly matters -- Focusing on process over outcome -- Being kind to yourself -- Living the life you want -- Staying on the path you've chosen

"People who identify as perfectionists don't always see their perfectionism as a problem. But they do recognize that their pursuit of perfection can lead to stress, worry, and anxiety. Written by two clinical psychologists, Perfectly Anxious addresses the hidden costs of "being the best," and offers readers essential skills based in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for coping with the anxiety that is driven by their perfectionism. With this guide, readers will learn to stop getting in the way of their own success, and live a life guided by their deepest values"--