Sara.

Bonus mom. Writer. Champion of girls. Reforming perfectionist. Grateful woman. Challenger of the status quo. Novice Painter.

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In a world where the number of followers or likes has become currency, how do we determine our true value?
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Life is grand when a road trip seeking soul healing for a bestie happens to take you to Canada and @Oprah. #pathmadeclear

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Stillness https://t.co/WwYs4ddL43

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I've practiced finding three things each day to be grateful for for years. I believe gratitude is the key to a joy filled life. One particular time stands out above others. A time writing gratitudes saved me from a pit of despair. https://t.co/9JtHAg46Gt

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I've had many challenging life moments that I've written about. But one stands out as the bravest of them all. The only one that completely changed my life's trajectory forever. https://t.co/cp8daNOx4J

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I'm a goal setter. I focus on the end result because when I get there I receive tangible evidence of my worth. I cling to the evidence during moments of self doubt.

But this approach causes trouble for me often, as you can see in this week's post.

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Sometimes Spanx are a girl's best friend. Sometimes they aren't.

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Have you ever gone shopping before a vacation, desperate to find the perfect outfit for the occasion? A recent shopping trip brought so much more than a new outfit.

Read about my experience on this week's Be Brave Not Perfect blog post. https://t.co/P5D8XTJYVq

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I have always been intimidated by groups of smart women. I never feel like I measure up. Recently I reflected on where that fear began and where I am now with it. Read about it on this week's blog at https://t.co/P5D8XTJYVq

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Having lived in a small town for nearly 20 years I know I've done this. To fit in. To not rock the boat. Especially in areas of life where I know my views might differ from my neighbors.

I'm learning that as I step out in authenticity, I'm being accepted. And it's beautiful.

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A few weeks ago I wrote a deeply personal blog about a moment I had kept hidden for years. This week's blog is about the surprises in the days and weeks that followed. Read it at: https://t.co/P5D8XTJYVq

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I think this is the biggest lesson I'm learning on this journey. Stepping out in bravery and dismissing my perfectionism is freeing me from it. New blog highlighting this coming tomorrow!

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I am a bonus mom to my stepdaughter Hannah. I always wonder what I can do to make sure the same pressure of "perfection" isn't passed to her. With the cultural messaging so strong, what do you do with the young girls in your life to ensure they seek to be brave, not perfect?

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Who's ready to share?

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Settling in by the fire this morning to work on next week's blog. Make sure to visit my website and subscribe if you want new posts delivered to your inbox each week.

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Raise your hand if you like costumes. Yours isn't up either?

In this week's post I write about where my detest of costumes comes from, how it's connected to my perfectionism, and recent events that have led me to rethink my position.

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I think I'm getting closer to uncovering who I really am. What a lovely destination for this journey.

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I don't know why some days the drive for "perfection" takes over. Those days are harder as perfectionism is an ugly mistress. When I need a pick-me-up, I pull up this photo and remember the fun we had playing with the idea and the message behind it.

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I can always use new strategies to try. What has worked for you?

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