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By Charity Posted on May 11, 2013June 26, 2013

The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown

The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brené Brown My rating: 3 of 5 stars Divided into ten … Continue reading The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown

Categories: BooksTags: Brené Brown, Self-help, Shame, The Gifts of Imperfection, vulnerability
By Charity Posted on October 24, 2011October 24, 2011

Swearing Off Inspirational Stories

I’ve read a fair number of opinions and suggestions about how to be happier, and I’ve discovered a basic theme. Each person starts out not appreciating their life enough, wanting … Continue reading Swearing Off Inspirational Stories

Categories: Happiness ProjectTags: Happiness, inspiration, motivation, postaday2011, Self-help
By Charity Posted on April 9, 2011

On Being Good Enough

I’m leery of motivational language. So often it’s slogany and I feel sold to. At the same time, I find myself drawn to the intensity and self-assuredness of motivational speaker-types. … Continue reading On Being Good Enough

Categories: Happiness ProjectTags: Danielle LaPorte, postaday2011, Self-help
By Charity Posted on October 27, 2010November 1, 2010

Book Review: Be Happy Without Being Perfect

Be Happy Without Being Perfect: How to Break Free from the Perfection Deception by Alice D. Domar My rating: 2 of 5 stars Maybe if this had been one of … Continue reading Book Review: Be Happy Without Being Perfect

Categories: BooksTags: Happiness, happiness project, October, perfection, reading, Self-help

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