Tag: perfectionism

Use the prompts in this module to spot the rules and assumptions that keep procrastination going, then test more balanced ways of thinking in everyday tasks. It is suited to…

Deciding whether to loosen unrelenting high standards can feel difficult when perfectionism also brings praise, motivation, or a sense of control. This module helps adults weigh the costs and benefits…

Adults, therapy clients and mental health practitioners working on low self-esteem may find this CBT self-help module useful for exploring the rigid rules, assumptions and standards that keep negative core…

The “How am I a perfectionist?” section gives clear examples of perfectionistic behaviours, including procrastination, reassurance seeking, checking, excessive organising, slowness, avoidance and not knowing when to stop. This free…

Everyday reflection on perfectionism often brings up the rules people live by, such as needing to do things perfectly, checking repeatedly, or feeling unable to rest. The module focuses on…

Use it in CBT sessions, counselling work, self-help reflection or between-session tasks to help adults and older students map out what keeps perfectionism going in day-to-day life. The module looks…

Use it in therapy sessions, coaching, study support or self-help planning to map how avoidance starts, what keeps it going, and what can interrupt it. The sheet compares the procrastination…

When someone is trying to work out whether high standards have tipped into unhelpful perfectionism, this module gives a clear starting point. It explains the difference between striving for excellence…

Reflecting on perfectionism in everyday tasks can make it easier to spot the standards, habits and self-critical thoughts that keep the cycle going. Module 9 brings the earlier learning together,…

A more balanced sense of self-worth can feel easier to build when achievement is not carrying the whole weight. This printable perfectionism handout explains how overvaluing success, high standards and…

When someone believes their inner critic is the only way to stay motivated, this module helps them pause and test that assumption. It focuses on common barriers to self-compassion, especially…

Gain a clearer way to spot the rigid rules, shoulds, musts and assumptions that keep perfectionism going. The handout explains how unrealistic standards develop, how they affect self-worth, and how…

When a high standard turns into self-criticism after a mistake, this module helps people slow down the thoughts behind that reaction and test them more fairly. It introduces automatic thoughts,…

Print it for a CBT session, counselling appointment, study support meeting, or self-help folder when someone needs a clear explanation of how perfectionistic thinking keeps high standards and self-criticism going….

Use it in a CBT session, counselling appointment or self-help folder to map how high standards, checking, procrastination and self-criticism can keep perfectionism going. The one-page perfectionism handout is especially…

Trying to work out whether checking, over-organising, procrastinating or avoiding tasks is keeping perfectionism going can be difficult without a clear handout to refer to. This information sheet explains common…

Use the module in therapy sessions, self-help work or reflective journalling to map how much self-worth has become tied to achievement, performance and perfectionistic standards. It introduces practical pie-chart exercises,…

Adults working through perfectionism, and therapists supporting clients with unrelenting high standards, may find this CBT self-help module useful for exploring where perfectionistic rules come from and how they shape…

Noticing when “I should” or “they must” thoughts are driving guilt, anxiety, anger or disappointment can be hard in the moment. This printable CBT handout explains the unhelpful thinking style…

Adults, students and therapy clients who keep putting off important tasks may find this procrastination self-help module useful for spotting the beliefs and patterns that sit underneath avoidance. It looks…

Use it in therapy sessions, guided self-help or between-session homework to choose one perfectionism behaviour, break it into manageable steps, and test what happens when rigid standards are gently loosened….

In everyday reflection or therapy discussions, hidden personal rules can explain why low self-esteem feels so hard to shift. This information sheet looks at unhelpful rules and assumptions, such as…

In everyday practice, reflection and discussion, procrastination often shows up as avoidance, delaying tasks, putting things off or leaving things until the last minute. This one-page CBT-style information sheet gives…

The “Unhelpful Thinking Habits Sheet” is a resource designed to help individuals recognise and understand common unhelpful thinking patterns that can negatively impact mental health. It aims to increase awareness…