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My Perfectly Imperfect Life

127 Exercises for Self-Acceptance
By Astrid van der Hulst and Irene Smit
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My Perfectly Imperfect Life offers a guided journey to embrace your authentic self, quirks and all. Created by the editors of Flow magazine, this charmingly illustrated journal encourages readers to release self-criticism, slow down, and celebrate imperfections through thoughtful prompts and exercises.
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This book is ideal for those seeking personal growth, mindfulness, and a gentle escape from the pressure to be perfect, making it a thoughtful gift for anyone feeling overwhelmed by modern life's expectations.

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This fill-in, guided mindfulness workbook from the editors of Flow engages readers in embracing their imperfections. Prompts, quotes, and questions (and a sheet of stickers) encourage reflection, self-appreciation, and acceptance of the way th

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Embrace the things that make you you.

From the bestselling editors at Flow magazine comes a guided journal with a welcoming, come-as-you-are message: Embrace the things that make you you, flaws and all. Charmingly illustrated and filled with activities and exercises, My Perfectly Imperfect Life inspires readers to let go of the pressure to be perfect and to celebrate quirks, slipups, and imperfections rather than judge them.

Here are prompts for easing up on self-criticism. For slowing down, and worrying less about accomplishments. For keeping a sense of perspective—even a playful one—when things don’t go as planned. It’s a thoughtful gift and an inspiring counterpoint to the too-perfectly-curated, omnipresent Instagram lifestyle.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781523506361

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 August 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Workman Adult

Illustration: 4-color throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Karen Weening

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 214.0mm

Height: 162.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 176

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Astrid van der Hulst Irene Smit Mindset & Self Help Non-Fiction Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Irene Smit and Astrid van der Hulst are the cofounders and creative directors of Flow magazine, a popular international publication packed with paper goodies and beautiful illustrations that celebrates creativity, imperfection, and life's little pleasures. They both live outside Amsterdam.

  • Astrid van der Hulst is the cofounder and creative director of Flow magazine, a popular international publication packed with paper goodies and beautiful illustrations that celebrates creativity, imperfection, and life's little pleasures. She lives outside Amsterdam.

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