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This article, by Roy F. Baumeister, Jennifer D. Campbell, Joachim I. Krueger and Kathleen D. Vohs, discusses how people are consumed by building their self-worth. "Boosting people's sense of self-worth has become a national preoccupation. Yet surprisingly, researchshows that such efforts are of little value in fostering academic progress or preventing undesirable behavior."
http://www.sciam.com/print_version.cfm?articleID=000CB565-F330-11BE-AD0683414B7F0000
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This article by Stephen A. Diamond discusses how "perfectionism has taken a bum rap. Were it not for perfectionism, we would be in short supply of all those myriad human activities we deem extraordinary, excellent, outstanding or great in quality."
http://talentdevelop.com/InPrPerf.html
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"Perfectionism refers to a set of self-defeating thoughts and behaviors aimed at reaching excessively high and unrealistic goals. Perfectionism is often mistakenly seen in our society as desirable or even necessary for success. However, recent studies have shown that perfectionistic attitudes actually interfere with success. The desire to be perfect can both rob you of a sense of personal satisfaction and cause you to fail to achieve as much as people who have more realistic strivings."
http://www.potsdam.edu/content.php?contentID=7EB90335A0127D15A1DFEF824DE4E2CC
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"The purpose of this paper is to discuss current research regarding the construct of perfectionism, its measurement, its linkage with intellectual giftedness, and strategies for overcoming its negative effects."
http://www.ucalgary.ca/~gifteduc/resources/articles/PerfectionismMP.pdf
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Many have asked for suggestions about how to deal with the perfectionism of the highly gifted, and also the depression. In terms of perfectionism, parents have to try to avoid putting pressure on children to be perfect - teachers and schools too ideally, although it may be very difficult to avoid perfectionism within a school environment - or any environment where parents don't have direct control.
http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/perfectionHG.htm
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"Perfectionism is like a double-edged sword--it cuts both ways. Perfectionists often don't realize that they are hurting themselves by their own actions. Perfectionism is a duel with oneself, the ultimate "no-win" situation." Read this article for more information about perfectionism
http://utopia.utexas.edu/articles/cmhc/perfect.html?sec=students&sub=none
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"This study investigated the characteristics of perfectionistic gifted male and female adolescents in a rural middle school, how they perceived their perfectionism, the influences on their perfectionism, and the consequences of their perfectionistic behaviors in the context of their rural middle school experiences."
http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/nrcgt/schuler.html
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This program offers self-help matierial, training and advice on the power of failure. "Failure is a teacher and can be the source of much personal growth." Also stressed, is the importance to see failure for what it really is: an opportunity to discover that future success lies in another strategy or direction.
http://ub-counseling.buffalo.edu/stressperfect.shtml
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According to the book cover, a few times in your life, someone will tell you something so right, so deeply true that it changes you forever. That is what Anna Quindlen, author of the timeless bestseller A Short Guide to a Happy Life, does here. In Being Perfect, she shares wisdom that, perhaps without knowing it, you have longed to hear: about "the perfection trap," the price you pay when you become ensnared in it, and the key to setting yourself free. Quindlen believes that when your success looks good to the world but doesn't fe...
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"In this groundbreaking book, Tom Greenspon explains perfectionism, where it comes from (including influences outside the family), and what to do about it. He describes a healing process for transforming perfectionism into healthy living practices and self-acceptance. If you think your child may be a perfectionist--if you've ever wondered if you're a perfectionist--this book is for you."
http://www.freespirit.com/catalog/item_detail.cfm?ITEM_ID=82
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"The perceived natural character of gifted children is to be well behaved, hard working, and studious. Why, then, do so many gifted children have trouble in school? Rosemary Callard-Szulgit, herself a recovering perfectionist, explains how perfectionism can immobilize some children and cause social adjustment problems."
http://www.scarecrowpress.com/Catalog/SingleBook.shtml?command=Search&db=%5EDB/CATALOG.db&eqSKUdata=157886061X
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This thought-provoking book explains the differences between healthy ambition and unhealthy perfectionism and gives strategies for recognizing the symptoms. Learn how to: Identify what perfectionism can do to your mind and body, Recognize what perfectionism can do to your relationships, Set reasonable standards for yourself, Take positive risks and more. This book can also provide adults insight into how their behavior and expectations can contribute to perfectionism in the teens they parent and teach." "Perfectionism is a problem for many t...
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Perfectionism is an issue many gifted children and adults face. In this book, author Thomas S. Greenspon explains the characteristics of and ideas on how to overcome perfectionism. This guide is tailored especially for preteens and teenagers.
http://www.freespirit.com/catalog/item_detail.cfm?ITEM_ID=549
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"An entry level book [by Judy Galbraith] for parents of children ages two to eight. Includes characteristics of gifted, descriptions of terms used in gifted education, perfectionism, parenting the gifted child, working with the schools, the rights of parents etc."
http://www.freespirit.com/catalog/item_detail.cfm?ITEM_ID=237
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Dr. Jill Ammon-Wexler discusses how to achieve your goals through a five step process. By knowing exactly what your goal is, be willing to pay the "entry fee", focusing on your goal every day, being passionate, and taking consistent action, you can achieve anything.
http://talentdevelop.com/articles/5Steps.html
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Dr. Margaret Paul discusses the individuals need to constantly achieve perfectionism. She identifies the process and addiction to perfectionism and how to control it.
http://talentdevelop.com/articles/ATP.html
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Po Bronson discusses how parents unknowingly add pressure to their children. Too much encouragement can create fear in trying new things due to the possibility of failure. A new study from the New York public-school system strongly suggests giving kids the label of “smart” does not prevent them from underperforming. It might actually be causing it.
http://talentdevelop.com/articles/HNTTTYK.html
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