Skip to content

Please, Perform, Perfect: Are you ready to meet your inner critic? Take the Quiz

Tara Cousineau, PhD

About
- Bio
- Press
- Research
Books
Courses
Blog
Services
Resources
Contact

Tara Cousineau, PhD

psycholologist

Courage Rising

Read More Courage Rising
Why I Became a Psychologist: A Story of Revenge

Read More Why I Became a Psychologist: A Story of Revenge

Follow Me

Meet Dr. Tara

Click to Receive Matters in Kind Newsletter by Dr. Tara

Order NEW Book!

Short n’ Sweet: 21 Days of Kindness Is Here!

Take my free quiz.

tara_cousineau

Empowering high-achievers to transcend perfectionism and lead with confidence, ease, and joy | Order my new book! 💎 The Perfectionist’s Dilemma

I’m learning that gentleness is strength. On hard

I’m learning that gentleness is strength. On hard days, I give myself grace instead of judgment.

That’s what compassion looks like in practice.

#CompassionSaturday #SelfCompassion #ThePerfectionistsDilemma

Feeling burnout creeping in? You don’t have to pus

Feeling burnout creeping in? You don’t have to push through it.

The Perfectionist’s Dilemma can help you break free from the pressure to do it all.

The Kindle version is still only $1.99 on Amazon.

A small act of care for your well-being today.

#ThePerfectionistsDilemma
#PerfectionismRecovery
#AvoidBurnout
#BurnoutPrevention
#StressReliefTools

Holiday sale alert! The Perfectionist’s Dilemma K

Holiday sale alert!

The Perfectionist’s Dilemma Kindle version is just $1.99 on Amazon.

If you’ve been wanting to quiet your inner critic and redefine success with more kindness—now is the perfect moment.

#ThePerfectionistsDilemma #KindleSale #HolidayReads #BookDeals #MindfulLiving #PerfectionismRecovery #WomenAuthors #PersonalGrowthBooks

Working moms are facing a quiet crisis — and most

Working moms are facing a quiet crisis — and most are carrying it alone.

My latest Substack article explores the emotional load, career pressure, and invisible expectations weighing on mothers today.

If you’ve ever felt stretched thin or unseen in the struggle, this one’s for you.

👉 Read the full article: https://taracousphd.substack.com/p/the-quiet-crisis-among-working-moms

True excellence is not found in constant striving

True excellence is not found in constant striving but in the quality of our attention.

When we give our full presence to the task, the team, or the moment, we elevate both our work and our impact.

Explore more about leading with calm focus and authenticity in The Perfectionist’s Dilemma and The Peaceful Perfectionist on Substack.

#Leadership #Excellence #MindfulProductivity #Presence #ThePerfectionistsDilemma

I no longer let my inner critic hold the pen. I a

I no longer let my inner critic hold the pen.

I am writing my story with understanding, forgiveness, and love.

#CompassionSaturday #ThePerfectionistsDilemma #InnerCritic

Follow on Instagram

Recent Posts

The Peaceful Perfectionist on Substack
Set Intentions, Not Limits: Lessons from Demi Moore
How One Veteran Teaches Other Vets to Reset Stress
Gratitude Connects Us
Everyone is an Imposter (In Other Words, You’re Not Alone)
Dear Recovering Perfectionist, It’s Ok.

Tags

apps body image boys brain Brene Brown coming of age compassion connection courage culture daughter Daughters Dr. Tara Cousineau empathy girls gratitude Humanity kindness leadership love media meditation mindfulness moms mother Mothers parenting parents perfectionism PhD resilience Self-Care Self-Compassion Self Esteem social media social networks spirituality tara Cousineau technology teenagers teen brain teens texting The Kindness Cure tweens

Categories

Categories

Search

Archives

Archives

Click to RecEive Matters in Kind by Dr. Tara

Terms of Service
Privacy Policy

© 2025 Tara Cousineau, PhD • Site by Erin Ulrich Creative

About
- Bio
- Press
- Research
Books
Courses
Blog
Services
Resources
Contact

Search for: