“Healthy striving is self-focused: “How can I improve?” Perfectionism is other-focused: “What will they think?” ~ Brené Brown Suburban-Detroit readers: There’s still time to register for the November Self-Help Book Club discussion at Clawson’s Blair Memorial Library. I hope you’ll join me for a deep dive into the popular new guide, How to Be Enough: Seven Life-Changing Steps for Self-Critics, Overthinkers, and Perfectionists, by Dr. Ellen Hendriksen.   Does the fear of failing get in the way of your goals? Do you often worry that your best effort isn’t good enough? Do you overvalue the opinions of others? Dr. Hendriksen is a practicing psychotherapist who conquered her own perfectionism and helped many clients overcome…

“The Let Them Theory is not about superiority at all. It’s about balance. It’s about making room for both you and someone else. It’s about giving other people the space and the grace to live their lives—and then giving yourself the same.” ~Mel Robbins, The Let Them Theory No doubt about it — The Let Them Theory is a wildly popular bestseller. All 12 spaces are already filled for this October book club discussion at the Blair Memorial Library in Clawson. Good news: Library Director Jennifer Gannod has agreed to add a few more seats (and a waiting list) for additional attendees. So don’t wait to reserve your space. Praised…