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Counseling Strategies

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Mini-Sessions/WorkshopsRelaxation techniquesStress reduction techniques

Visualization exercisesCreative thinking strategies

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Allow more time than you think a project will take.

Set realistic goals but don’t set them in stone.

Start something right now instead of waiting until you’re thoroughly prepared.

Make a conscious effort to realize that your paper, project, etc., cannot be perfect.

Begin your day with your most difficult task or the one you least enjoy.

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Coping with Perfectionism

Plan to have fun without feeling guilty.

Keep a diary of your progress.Remove distractions from your

workplace.Keep a list of backup projects.Learn to laugh!

Imaginary library of “laugh tapes”Throw a silly costume partyDo a silly arts-and-crafts projectCall the funniest person you know

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Coping with Perfectionism

How Do You Spend Your Time?

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Doing creative activities such as music, theater, painting, writing, photography, knitting, or other arts?

Participating in sports, clubs, or organizations at school or in your community?

Talking with family members or doing other family activities?

Doing service or volunteer work in your school or community?

Participating in a religious or spiritual community?

Watching TV, surfing the Net, or playing computer games?

1. Number 1-20 down the left side of a blank sheet of paper. Now list your major accomplishments (No fair using grades, first places, of “best ofs”).

2. On another blank sheet of paper, number 1-20 and list the events in your life that gave you the most pleasure.

3. Put your lists together and choose one item from the first list that you believe is worthy of a reward. Then choose something off the second list you’d like to do again as a way of rewarding yourself. 12

A Reality Check

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Coping with Perfectionism

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Goal-setting sessionsTime management strategiesStrategies that teach students to say “no”

Successes in new areas that could foster “risk-taking”

Support and reward systems to deal with stress

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Sharpen your Heels…

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I can tell you the best way to learn to say no is to realize it doesn't feel great, okay? it's like having your legs waxed; it doesn't feel great for about two minutes but after that the benefits are with you for a long time.

McGregor, H. (2012) Sharpen Your Heels: Mrs. Moneypenny’s Career Advice for Women

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There’re always cookies!!!