The following resources offer tips about managing disappointment and reaching goals.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Counseling Center,
Perfectionism
The University of Texas at Austin, UT Counseling and Mental Health Center,
Perfectionism versus Healthy Striving
The University of Texas at Austin, UT Counseling and Mental Health Center,
Rejection and Failure
Rowling, J.K. (2008). “The fringe benefits of failure.” Delivered at Harvard University Commencement and presented as a “Best of the Web”
TED Talk
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