🧠 Top Insights from The Gifts of Imperfection

🦁 1. Courage is Showing Up with Your Whole Self

💡 Stash Tip: Say “I don’t know” or “I need help” without apology. That’s courage.

💔 2.  Shame Cannot Survive Empathy

💡 Stash Tip: When shame strikes, ask: “What’s the story I’m telling myself?” Then share it with someone safe.

🎭 3. Perfectionism Is a Shield, Not a Strategy

💡 Stash Tip: Reframe mistakes as growth. Say, “I’m learning, not failing.”

💖 4. Self-Compassion Beats Self-Criticism Every Time

💡 Stash Tip: When you mess up, try this: “This is hard. I’m not alone. I’m doing my best.”

🌱 5. Cultivate the 10 Guideposts for Wholehearted Living