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Counseling Strategies
Mini-Sessions/Workshops
Relaxation techniques
Stress reduction techniques
Visualization exercises
Creative thinking strategies
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Coping with Perfectionism
 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 party
 Do a silly arts-and-crafts project
 Call the funniest person you know
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How Do You Spend Your Time?
 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?
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A Reality Check
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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”).
On another blank sheet of paper, number 1-20
and list the events in your life that gave you the
most pleasure.
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.
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Coping with Perfectionism
 Goal-setting sessions
 Time management strategies
 Strategies 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…
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!!!
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