{"id":2342,"date":"2023-05-04T19:27:56","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T23:27:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/becoming-flawesome-book-review-the-perfectly-imperfect-you\/"},"modified":"2023-05-04T19:27:56","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T23:27:56","slug":"becoming-flawesome-book-review-the-perfectly-imperfect-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/becoming-flawesome-book-review-the-perfectly-imperfect-you\/","title":{"rendered":"“Becoming Flawesome” Book Review: The Perfectly Imperfect You"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In a world that glorifies perfectionism and relentlessly chases happiness, Kristina M\u00e4nd-Lakhiani<\/strong>\u2018s Becoming Flawesome: The Key to Living an Imperfectly Authentic Life<\/em> serves as a gentle (and much-needed) reality check.<\/p>\n

Hitting bookshelves in June 2023, Kristina covers all the things you\u2019d ever need in a book about self-discovery.\u00a0<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the meaning of authenticity beyond the buzzword? Check.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dispelling the myths of personal growth? Check.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Why do we so often feel like imposters? Check.\u00a0<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the big deal with self-care and self-love? Check<\/p>\n

Analogies and metaphors that include dragons and Harry Potter\u2019s <\/em>Hermione Granger? Check and check.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s something about how Kristina artfully intertwines her personal experiences and observations\u2014there\u2019s compassion and wit, making every angle incredibly relatable. And all the while, she gently and gracefully guides you toward embracing your gloriously imperfect self.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cFlawesome\u201d Is the New Perfect<\/h2>\n

Becoming Flawesome: The Key to Living an Imperfectly Authentic Life<\/em> is essentially an instruction manual on becoming \u201cflawesome\u201d\u2014a mash-up of the words \u201cflawed\u201d and \u201cawesome.\u201d It\u2019s the perfect (pun intended) reminder that the utopian version of ourselves is merely an illusion.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In fact, one of the key takeaways from the book is that perfection can actually hinder our self-evolution.\u00a0<\/p>\n

So when we find ourselves unable to hit the benchmark of those societal-imposed standards, know there\u2019s another (and better) way. It takes a little being honest<\/a> with ourselves, but when we are, we may just see that our \u201cflawesomeness\u201d is an opportunity for growth and improvement.<\/p>\n

But here\u2019s the thing, though: the path to becoming flawesome (as with anything that\u2019s worthy of our growth) isn\u2019t without putting in the effort.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI believe that happiness is of the greatest importance<\/em>,\u201d she writes in the book. \u201cBut not only this\u2014I believe that happiness must be actively trained as a skill<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

What You Can Expect<\/h2>\n

So how do we take off those rose-tinted glasses and see ourselves for who we really are? That\u2019s where Kristina puts major emphasis on a number of points:<\/p>\n