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In The Gifts of Imperfection, Brené Brown, a leading expert on shame, authenticity, and belonging, shares ten guideposts on the power of Wholehearted living--a way of engaging with the world from a place of worthiness.

Through sweet, simple prose and vivid illustrations, this book encourages positive behavior as children see how very easy and rewarding it is to express kindness, appreciation, and love on a daily basis.

"A coach and workshop leader offers advice, encouragement, and exercises for improving self-esteem, self-empowerment, and self-acceptance"--Provided by publisher.

This story is about healing the faulty programming of childhood. It is about recovery from relationship addiction, food addiction, anxiety, and constant fear. It is a human story that will resonate with readers from all walks of life, and which offers hope to anyone who has felt imprisoned by the past.

Presents a series of situations in which taking chances and trying new things can lead to good results, even if there were mistakes along the way.

A child's healthy self-concept and happiness is often the result of the encouraging words and actions of parents and others who help a child know they are loved, valued, and capable.

"In Break the Good Girl Myth, women's leadership expert and podcast host Majo Molfino shares how design thinking methods can help women identify and dismantle the self-sabotaging myths that negatively impact their work, relationships, and wellbeing"--. Provided by publisher.

An ugly dumpling is ignored and sad until an encouraging cockroach sees the dumpling's inner beauty and helps it discover its true identity and realize being different is beautiful after all.

Shows how to build positive, healthy self-esteem at the deepest level in order to have more confidence, motivation, and fulfilling relationships.