Gifts of Imperfection: Week 1

Foundations and letting go of perfectionism

Week 1: Introduction + Courage, Compassion & Connection + Guidepost #1

Catch the kick-off post with all the Book Club details here

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Before we dive into the pages for today, I’d love to hear about your Wholehearted Inventory results. Were you surprised?

We’ve already started talking about courage and perfectionism in the subscriber chat, but drop a note in the comments here, too! Choose a prompt below and share what resonates with you from this section:

It’s funny, all of the stock photos for ‘courage’ are of people skydiving, rock climbing, or doing other big, adventurous things, but for me, it often takes more courage to opt out, say no, and sit still. [Photo by Martin Adams on Unsplash]

How do you define courage in your own life? Can you think of a time when you chose courage over comfort?

Brené says that perfectionism is not the same as striving for excellence. Where in your life do you struggle with perfectionism? How might it hold you back? What does it mean for you to embrace imperfection?

How do compassion and connection show up in your life?

The mantra “I am enough” is central to this book. How do you feel when you say that to yourself? Does it feel true? Why or why not? How does this connect with your Wholehearted Inventory results?

See you in the comments!

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Stay tuned for the rest of our discussion:

Week 2: Building Authenticity & Self-Compassion: March 20th

📖 Read: Guideposts #2–5

Week 3: Cultivating Joy & Creativity: March 28th

📖 Read: Guideposts #6–9

Week 4: Meaning, Spirit, & Wholehearted Living: April 8th

📖 Read: Guidepost #10 + Final Thoughts

Optional Zoom discussion on April 8th at 12pm PT (3p ET) – sign up with the link below!