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Many people are perfectionists. For some, this perfectionism is a tool that helps them thrive, and for others, it is an anchor that weighs them down, as nothing they achieve will ever be good enough. In this article, Dr Lisa Lewis discusses both the pros and the cons of perfectionism, and provides some very practical advice for how you can use the "healthy perfectionism" to your advantage, and how you can minimize the impact of the "unhealthy perfectionism." When it comes to perfectionism, the key is to embrace the good, and be mindful of/manage the not-so-good. As fitness professionals, it is extremely important for us to recognize if our clients have a type of perfectionism that will help lead them towards their goals, or an adverse type of perfectionism that will hold them back. Then, we must devise an individualized plan of attack.
General Health
Stress Is Not Stress -- Dave Dellanave
The One Question You Should Ask Yourself -- Krista Scott-Dixon
The 10 Ways You Sabotage Your Fitness -- Tom Kelso, breakingmuscle.com
These 10 Women Proclaim Their Bodies Are Flawless — SHOCKING! -- Girls Gone Strong
Training Doesn’t Have To (And Shouldn’t) Be Miserable -- Jen Comas, Girls Gone Strong
Strength Training
Single Leg Swap For Foot And Ankle Strength -- Joel Seedman
The Beginner’s Checklist for Deadlift Badassery -- Tony Gentilcore
Top Fitness and Rehab Experts Talk Favorite Core Exercises -- Sarah Duvall
7 Things Successful Lifters Do -- Charles Staley, T-Nation
Is Your Upper Body Holding Your Squat Back -- Andrew Millett, barbellphysio.com
Fat Loss
Data-Based Muscle, Strength, and Fat-Loss Targets to Set Realistic Training Goals -- Greg Nuckols
The Role Of Strength Training In Fat Loss -- Luke Cafferty, breakingmuscle.com
Why You Gain Weight on Diets (And The Simple Fix That Can Keep Off the Pounds) -- Adam Bornstein
Career
Soccer Swagger, Females in Coaching and Title IX -- Ciara McCormack
Achieving Goals is Hard and Most People Fail. Here’s How to (Finally) Succeed. -- Nia Shanks
New Year's Resolutions Aren't Stupid: The Guide To Thriving In 2017 -- Dani Singer
Avoid The 5 Biggest Mistakes People Make With Fitness Goals --Dr John Rusin
12 Things Successful Entrepreneurs Should Do In January -- William Vanderbloemen, Forbes.com
