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Many people think that perfectionism is a wonderful thing. It isn't. Perfectionism has nothing to do with being committed, working hard, or trying your best. It's about insecurity and fear of disapproval, and has no end except to justify itself. Here are 5 tips to deal with your need to be perfect... More >>

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...We expect our mate to be faithful to us. We expect our spouse to love us. We expect our friends to back us up. We expect things from the government, from our boss, from our coworkers, and from life itself. We are full of expectations... More >>

...Just listening to your conversations with callers and a brief lecture that you shared, really helped me put things in perspective.... More >>