The gifts of imperfection : let go of who you think you're supposed to be and embrace who you are /

The gifts of imperfection : let go of who you think you're supposed to be and embrace who you are /

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Author / Creator:	Brown, Brené, author.
Imprint:	Center City, Minn. : Hazelden, [2010] ©2010
Description:	xvii, 137 pages ; 23 cm
Language:	English
Subject:	Self-acceptance. Self-esteem. Self Concept. Self-acceptance. Self-esteem.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/10903261

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ISBN:	9781592858491 159285849X 9781592859894 1592859895
Notes:	"Your guide to a wholehearted life"--Cover. Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-135).
Summary:	Each day we face a barrage of images and messages from society and the media telling us who, what, and how we should be. We are led to believe that if we could only look perfect and lead perfect lives, we'd no longer feel inadequate. So most of us perform, please, and perfect, all the while thinking, What if I can't keep all of these balls in the air? Why isn't everyone else working harder and living up to my expectations? What will people think if I fail or give up? When can I stop proving myself? In The Gifts of Imperfection, Brené Brown shares what she's learned from a decade of research on the power of Wholehearted Living -- a way of engaging with the world from a place of worthiness. In her ten guideposts, Brown engages our minds, hearts, and spirits as she explores how we can cultivate the courage, compassion, and connection to wake up in the morning and think, No matter what gets done and how much is left undone, I am enough, and to go to bed at night thinking, Yes, I am sometimes afraid, but I am also brave. And, yes, I am imperfect and vulnerable, but that doesn't change the truth that I am worthy of love and belonging.

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Summary:	Please note: the tenth-anniversary paperback edition of this book is available now. <br> <br> Brené Brown's game-changing New York Times bestseller, The Gifts of Imperfection, has sold more than 2 million copies in more than 30 different languages and is celebrating its 10th Anniversary in print. Forbes magazine named Gifts one of the "Five Books That Will Actually Change Your Outlook On Life." Through this self-help classic we find courage to overcome paralyzing fear and self-consciousness, strengthening our connection to the world and helping us to believe we are worthy of self-discovery, personal growth, and boundless love. <br> <br> A motivational and inspiring guide to wholehearted living, rather than just the average self-help book, with this groundbreaking work Brené Brown, Ph.D., bolsters the self-esteem and personal development process through her characteristic heartfelt, honest storytelling. With original research and plenty of encouragement, she explores the psychology of releasing our definitions of an "imperfect" life and embracing living authentically. Brown's "ten guideposts" are benchmarks for authenticity that can help anyone establish a practice for a life of honest beauty--a perfectly imperfect life.<br> <br> Now more than ever, we all need to cultivate feelings of self-worth, as well as acceptance and love for ourselves. In a world where insults, criticisms, and fears are spread too generously alongside messages of unrealistic beauty, attainment, and expectation, we look for ways to "dig deep" and find truth and gratitude in our lives. A new way forward means we can't hold on too tightly to our own self-defeating thoughts or the displaced pain in our world. Instead, we can embrace the imperfection.
Item Description:	"Your guide to a wholehearted life"--Cover.
Physical Description:	xvii, 137 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-135).
ISBN:	9781592858491 159285849X 9781592859894 1592859895