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Stress Management Stress Management Stress Causes Stress Effects How To Manage Stress From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your Guide to Stress Management Perfectionism begins with good intentions, but often results in great amounts of unnecessary stress. Do you have perfectionistic tendencies? And if so, what can you do to lessen them? This newsletter can help you tame that inner critic to be a happy high achiever. Enjoy your week! -Elizabeth Overcoming Perfectionism If you've found yourself trying so hard it hurts, read on to learn why perfectionism is unnecessary, and find strategies to allow yourself to let go and really excel. Quiz: Are You A Perfectionist? Knowing if you have perfectionistic tendencies can help you to better manage them. Take this quick test and see if you have a little perfectionism in your life--or a lot--and see what you can do about it. See More About:  perfectionism  personality tests  emotional stress Ten Telltale Traits of A Perfectionist What makes someone "a perfectionist?" See if these sound familiar... See More About:  perfectionism  stress and personality traits  emotional stress What Type of Personality You Have? Are you a perfectionist? What about a pessimist, a chronic worrier, or an adrenaline junkie? Take these free stress tests to measure several different stress-related traits, and resources if you need them! See More About:  stress tests  type a  perfectionism Stress Management Ads Stress Management Stress Relief Stress Tips Reduce Stress Stress Coping Featured Articles Tools and Tips for Living A Low-Stress, Healthy Lifestyle Addictions and Other Unhealthy Responses to Stress Professional Help: Disorders, Medications and Professionals to Help Stress Relief Products:Books, Music and Devices to Help Relieve Stress Free Personality Tests Stress Tests   More from About.com Career Quizzes Not sure what you want to do when you grow up? Take a career quiz to see if your dream job is a good fit for your interests and skills. More> Self Assessments No quiz can magically tell you what to do with the rest of your life, but a combination of self assessment tools can help you decide. More> This newsletter is written by: Elizabeth Scott, M.S. Stress Management Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Stress Management newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Ongoing Stress Relief Resources Facebook Page: About Stress Management Follow Me On Twitter Ongoing Stress Reduction Resources Advertisement