Perfectionism is a hard slave master, always demanding more, and always telling us that we are never enough. So, how do we step out from under its harsh rule?

Dr. Kristen Neff has been pioneering research into Self Compassion for years and she provides excellent insight into how giving ourselves compassion can actually negate the effects of perfectionism while improving our life and even motivation...

Resources: 
Self Compassion book: Dr. Kristen Neff
www.selfcompassion.org (Practices and Resources)
TEDx talk found on her website