The Courage to Be Imperfect
How to Release Yourself from Unrealistic Expectations and Start Enjoying Life
by Elizabeth Danks Robbins
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Pub Date Jul 01 2025 | Archive Date Aug 01 2025
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Description
· reframe your overachiever mindset
· release yourself from overwhelming expectations
· build confidence and courage to embrace an imperfect life
Imagine a life where you're not afraid to make a mistake. A life where you don't link your worth to what you've achieved, you don't feel like you're drowning, and you never hear that voice in your head telling you you're not good enough.
No one gets more advice thrust upon them than women. Overwhelmed with information, opinions, and expectations, we are weighed down with guilt, exhaustion, and the belief that we aren't good enough . . . yet. So we keep trying to fix stuff--our bodies, our parenting, our homes. But fixing things isn't the answer. What we need is a paradigm shift, one where we stop trying to get our act together and start living boldly imperfect lives.
Sharing her own story of faltering under the crushing expectations of the world when she found herself pregnant at age sixteen, Elizabeth Danks Robbins turns the very idea of "perfect" on its head. Instead, she shows you how to stop fearing the opinions and criticism of others in favor of creating a life you actually enjoy. You'll learn to
· reframe your mindset
· embrace who you are now
· trade perfection for peace
Release yourself from the pressure to prove yourself to the world. Because, as it turns out, you're not a perfect woman. You're a real one.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781540904454 |
| PRICE | $18.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 192 |
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Featured Reviews
Crystal B, Reviewer
The Courage to Be Imperfect is the kind of book that feels like a warm hug when you really need it. Elizabeth Danks Robbins doesn’t just talk about embracing imperfection—she gets it. In a world that’s obsessed with perfection, this book is a refreshing reminder that it’s okay to not have it all together. And honestly, it’s probably a lot better that way.
What I loved most was how real and relatable Robbins is. She doesn’t preach or tell you that you’re doing it wrong. Instead, she shows you how embracing your imperfections can actually be your superpower. It’s not about being perfect, but about accepting who you are—flaws, mistakes, and all—and realizing that’s enough.
It’s not just a self-help book; it feels like a friend having a heart-to-heart with you. It’s comforting, empowering, and made me rethink all the times I’ve been hard on myself for not living up to some unrealistic standard. If you're tired of the pressure to be perfect and just want to find peace in being yourself, this book is the breath of fresh air you need.
Reviewer 1401606
The Courage to Be Imperfect was a very enjoyable and informative read that really resonated with me in so many ways. This book is a great reminder that God does not call us to be perfect and that the simple act of looking at life from a different perspective can make a world of difference. The author’s personal stories of her own struggles , vulnerability, advice, and encouragement just were so real and refreshing. This book was, in a way, like a breath of fresh air and a weight off of your chest to know that you are not the only person who has thought, felt, or struggled with some of these things. My favorite takeaway is that I don’t want to spend my life trying to perfect it, I want to spend my life living. Highly recommend this book! Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the ARC in return for my honest review.
