Book Review-Be Happy Without Being Perfect

Be Happy Without Being Perfect: How to Break Free from the Perfection Deception by Alice D. Domar
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is written to women (who are likely perfectionists) who live in a society that expects them to wear many hats including, wife, mother, friend, professional, housekeeper etc. The author is a psychologist and draws on her experiences to teach the idea that we should not expect perfection in all we do and find ways to be satisfied, and even happy, with what we can do.

The principles discussed are applicable to both genders and to people in most situations. If you are not married, there will still be relationships we may be involved in and can use the ideas. If we don't work outside the home full time, we can still learn from managing schedules and prioritizing.

The idea that we can find happiness and satisfaction in what we do, despite the lack of perfection, is something I believe a lot more people need to implement. There were several lessons I was able to take away for myself and hopefully I can help someone else learn as well. It also will guide me toward being a little more tolerant of others realizing that they are most likely in the same boat as I am, trying my best and falling short from time to time (or lots of times in my case).

Favorite aspect: written for the general public even though a specific genre was addressed. Applicable lessons throughout.

Overall a good book, one which has universal ideas that could benefit a lot of people. Easy to read through as well.

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