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A gentler way to begin again
You don’t need a perfect plan, just one honest next step and the willingness to keep moving.
Let go of who you think you should be
The Gifts of Imperfection
Brené Brown
The Gifts of Imperfection
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Brené Brown
The Gifts of Imperfection
Let go of who you think you should be
Brown’s guide to wholehearted living: ten guideposts for letting go of perfectionism and embracing who you really are, flaws included.
- Published2010
- GenrePsychology
- Key ideas5
- Summary1 min read
Read it if you…
- are hard on yourself
- want to feel braver in everyday moments
- want to think differently about a problem
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01Start from worthiness
Wholehearted living begins with believing you are enough as you are.
02Let go of perfectionism
Perfectionism is a shield against shame, not a path to excellence.
03Practise self-compassion
Speak to yourself the way you would speak to someone you love.
04Rest and play matter
Exhaustion isn’t a status symbol. Make room for rest and play.
05Daily practices
Courage, compassion and connection are things you practise, not things you have.
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