Present Not Perfect For Moms

The journal every mother needs! Present, Not Perfect has hit a nerve with women everywhere with its reassuring, encouraging message of hope and serenity. This book takes it a step further for moms of all ages, with guided prompts and inspiring quotations specifically designed to help mothers cope with the demands of raising children and navigate their relationships with their families. The ideal way to to carve out some contemplative “me time,” this journal will help frazzled moms find understanding and peace.

A beautifully illustrated guided journal that helps women slow down and enjoy life rather than pushing for perfection. Most women today are frantic, lost in an endless cycle of busyness caused by constant pressure to perform up to unrealistic expectations of perfection, many of which are self-imposed. This journal cuts to the heart of the problem by showing women how to reconnect with their inner selves through solitude, introspection, and contemplation of what's truly important to them as individuals and family members. Give yourself permission to be Present, Not Perfect.

Your Daily Deep Breath Start your day off right with Aimee Chase's Present, Not Perfect Affirmation Cards and the positive, mindful break they’ll inspire. Each card is a beautiful and reassuring gift you can offer yourself when life gets too hectic or heavy. Some days that gift is permission to relax, other days it’s the ability to trust yourself, and still other days it’s making peace with imperfection. - 32 cards with encouraging and calming messages for a healthy dose of self-care - A welcome reminder to slow down, notice everyday miracles, and love yourself fully—flaws and all - Carry one in your bag for all-day inspiration, place one on your mirror or your desk, or send one to a friend!

A revolutionary approach to overcoming perfectionism! A recent, randomized study—published by Mindfulness Journal—shows that Present Perfect is effective as a standalone intervention. The study found that those who had read the book experienced a statistically significant reduction of self-criticalness, a result that was still maintained at a six weeks follow-up (Wimberley, Mintz, & Suh, Mindfulness, Nov. 2015). While there's no doubt that setting high standards for yourself is a good thing, you've probably already noticed that perfectionism can come at a high price. And when you take steps to try to change, it's easy to be too hard on yourself and fall into the same traps that keep you feeling stressed and disappointed. This book presents a revolutionary approach to overcoming perfectionism—a way to transform your need for precision into self-acceptance, compassion, and love for each perfectly imperfect passing moment in our lives. In Present Perfect, you'll use the Buddhist psychology of mindfulness to learn to accept the present moment in all of its ordinary perfection. This book is filled with over 150 exercises and meditations that you can practice to become more flexible toward yourself and others without losing your love of a job well done. With this compassionate approach, you'll soon be able not only to accept life as it is, but also become more accepting and forgiving of yourself and others.

From the USA TODAY bestselling author of Sweet Thing and Nowhere But Here comes a love story about a Craigslist “missed connection” post that gives two people a second chance at love fifteen years after they were separated in New York City. To the Green-eyed Lovebird: We met fifteen years ago, almost to the day, when I moved my stuff into the NYU dorm room next to yours at Senior House. You called us fast friends. I like to think it was more. We lived on nothing but the excitement of finding ourselves through music (you were obsessed with Jeff Buckley), photography (I couldn’t stop taking pictures of you), hanging out in Washington Square Park, and all the weird things we did to make money. I learned more about myself that year than any other. Yet, somehow, it all fell apart. We lost touch the summer after graduation when I went to South America to work for National Geographic. When I came back, you were gone. A part of me still wonders if I pushed you too hard after the wedding… I didn’t see you again until a month ago. It was a Wednesday. You were rocking back on your heels, balancing on that thick yellow line that runs along the subway platform, waiting for the F train. I didn’t know it was you until it was too late, and then you were gone. Again. You said my name; I saw it on your lips. I tried to will the train to stop, just so I could say hello. After seeing you, all of the youthful feelings and memories came flooding back to me, and now I’ve spent the better part of a month wondering what your life is like. I might be totally out of my mind, but would you like to get a drink with me and catch up on the last decade and a half? M

If he had been with me everything would have been different... I wasn't with Finn on that August night. But I should've been. It was raining, of course. And he and Sylvie were arguing as he drove down the slick road. No one ever says what they were arguing about. Other people think it's not important. They do not know there is another story. The story that lurks between the facts. What they do not know—the cause of the argument—is crucial. So let me tell you...

A beautifully illustrated guided journal that helps teens slow down and enjoy life rather than pushing for perfection Being a teenager today can be hectic. With hours of homework, sports, clubs, college applications, jobs, and squeezing in some hang time with friends, the stress on our teens is greater than it has ever been. Throw in the craziness of the teenage brain and some social networking, and teens have little time and even less energy for introspection. Present, Not Perfect for Teens will gently guide teens to slow down and spend some time exploring their innermost feelings and emotions, gaining self-knowledge in the process.

A special journal to help you through grief, fear, and loss Present, Not Perfect struck a chord with readers looking for a way to slow down, take a breath, and focus on what really matters. Present, Not Perfect for Difficult Times is specifically geared toward people struggling, whether it’s with loss, grief, anxiety, or other difficult circumstances.