'Ten Days to Self Esteem' by David D Burns

https://flic.kr/p/8nHbub

'Many perfectionists believe that they must earn love and approval by being outstanding. An alternative philosophy would be that our vulnerabilities and flaws - and not our successes and strengths - ultimately make us lovable and human. People can be admired or resented - but never loved - for their successes and achievements.'

https://feelinggood.com/

Francoise Gilot speaking of Picasso to Janet Hawley (GoodWeekend 23July 2011)

https://flic.kr/p/82VYrU 

'Picasso would wake late, about 10am, shrouded in pessimism. "Pablo would complain life was  unbearable, why should he even get up, there was no purpose to anything," Gilot relates. "I would convince him things were not so bad after all, today he would paint something marvellous. Friends would call in, Pablo would win some argument, recharge his batteries, become king again. Finally around 1pm he'd start work in his studio, in a good mood." '

http://www.francoisegilot.com/frames.html

http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/booksandartsdaily/janet-hawley27s-artists-in-conversation/4372926