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UnPerfect: A Busy Mom's Guide to Seeking Purpose over Perfection Kindle Edition

by Deanna Pecina (Author), Erica Akingboye (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 71 ratings
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Is your plate already overflowing with “to-dos” and checklists of things that need to be done? Your days are full of managing kiddos, the household and career, whether that means full-time mommy, work-at-home mommy, or workplace mommy. UnPerfect is a judge-free zone for all moms at all stages of the motherhood journey. By utilizing the strategies included in this book (ones we’ve learned in the trenches), you’ll have more time for your family, more time for YOU, and increase your overall productivity. By letting go of #allthethings, you’ll free up chunks of time in your day to work in your purpose, get more meaningful work done, and ultimately be able to spend more quality time with your family. And, you’ll probably laugh a bit more along the way as well. UnPerfect is designed to help you be the kind of mom who embraces imperfection, takes confident action, and finds joy in working in your purpose every day. We emphasize "your" because purpose will look different for each of us. We want you to be a mom who can say no to the wrong things so that you can make room for more of the right things to fill your days. This mom journey flies by far too fast to waste time worrying about things that don’t matter at the end of the day. Stop letting busy be the thief of your time….it’s time to start seeking purpose over perfection.
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Deanna Pecina 

Deanna is a proud military spouse, mom to twin boys, and teacher at heart. She has lived all over the world and is adept at managing big change on short notice. 

She has taught all levels from preschool to college. After earning master's degrees in Humanities and School Administration/Curriculum and Instruction, she served as a school assistant principal and principal and as a district-level administrator. She also earned the highest recognition for teacher certification as a National Board Certified Teacher. 

She is an Executive Director on the John Maxwell Team and has a passion for helping others realize their full potential and purpose. 

Deanna now serves as a productivity consultant empowering women to leverage their leadership skills to create change in their homes, businesses, careers, and communities. 

You may find her on her website deannapecina.com and join her email list and be the first to know about new releases and upcoming programs. Connect with her via email at deanna@deannapecina.com
 
Erica Akingboye
 
Erica is a fit foodie, teacher at heart, and recovering perfectionist. She and her husband enjoy raising their 2 children to embrace their cultural backgrounds and adapt to change as they move around the US.

Passionate about cultivating diversity, she has taught English as a Second Language and Spanish to middle school through adult education. After earning a Master's degree in Educational Leadership, she led district-wide professional development for curriculum development.

Erica now serves as a connection strategist empowering women to embrace their story, increase their influence, and turn their purpose into a paycheck so that they can make a significant impact in their family, church, and community.

You may find her on her website ericaakingboye.com and join her email list to be the first to know about new releases and upcoming programs. Connect with her via email at eakingboye@gmail.com

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07848YNT7
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Purpose Project LLC (November 22, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 22, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1602 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 142 pages
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    Deanna is a proud military spouse, mom to twin boys, and teacher at heart. As both a military brat herself and military spouse, she has lived all over the world and is adept at managing big change on short notice.

    As a teacher, she has taught all levels from preschool to college along the way. After earning master’s degrees in Humanities and School Administration/Curriculum and Instruction, she served as a school assistant principal and principal and as a district-level administrator. She also earned the highest recognition for teacher certification as a National Board Certified Teacher. In addition to her educational work, Deanna has consulted with high-level entrepreneurs to help them improve team communication and performance.

    She is a member of the Maxwell Leadership Team and a certified Enneagram Practitioner and DISC Behavioral Consultant.

    Deanna now serves as a Leadership Coach who utilizes the Enneagram and DISC to empower high-achieving leaders to grow in their self-awareness, people skills, leadership development and personal development.

    You may find her on her website www.deannapecina.com and join her email list to receive a few of her resources for free and be the first to know about new releases and upcoming programs. She also loves hearing from her readers, so send her an email at deanna@deannapecina.com

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    Erica is a foodie, teacher at heart, and recovering perfectionist. She and her husband enjoy raising their two children to embrace their cultural backgrounds and adapt to change as they travel the world as the Adventure Travel Family.

    As a teacher passionate about cultivating diversity, she has taught English as a Second Language and Spanish to middle school through adult education. After earning a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, she lead district-wide professional development for curriculum development and cultural inclusion. Her heart for teaching is infused into all she does.

    Erica Akingboye is now an Author Coach & Strategist who empowers women to find their voice, write their book, and use their story as a catalyst for change. Connect with her on her website www.ericaakingboye.com or email her at hello@ericaakingboye.com

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Genn Jackson
5.0 out of 5 stars Be Unperfect in a Pinterest Perfect world
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2017
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As a brand new mom, I’ve already learned the pressures put on us to be perfect all the time. This book was super refreshing in that it says it’s ok to embrace our imperfections as we learn to navigate our many worlds. The book is nicely organized into sections stocked with gems and beautiful, easy to relate to anecdotes, but my favorite part is the confident action steps to help us put these gems to work for us as we grow into our best selves. It’s ok to be sleep deprived, fueled by coffee, messy bun and leggings wearing hot messes sometimes. Cheers to an unperfecf life!!
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Laura Demetrious
5.0 out of 5 stars If you love Brené Brown...
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2017
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If you love anything by Brené Brown, this book is for you!
You don't need to be a busy mom to appreciate the honest and vulnerable advice that comes from this book. Their were so many lessons in this book that resonated with me. Each chapter was a constant reminder that I am enough, my purpose is what drives me, and it's OKAY to screw up. I really enjoyed the 'Confident Actions' at the end of each section that encourages readers to get out there and fight in the arena. This was a powerful and important read for me since I struggle with with stress, anxiety, and lack of vulnerability.
I highly recommend!
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Michele A. Lewis
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible insights and action challenges for any woman!
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2017
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So many golden nuggets in this book. I couldn't put it down and found myself highlighting while saying "oh that's good". I'm not a mom, but have struggled with perfectionism. This book caught my interest. It really doesn't matter whether its two legged or four legged 'kids' you have or are trying to balance home and work as a single woman, this book will challenge you to unpack the chaos and get focused and live with purpose. Great resource!
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Omer D.
5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Works for Busy Dads Too
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2017
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When I first picked up this book, I was instantly impressed with the authors' charisma and demeanor. They both seem to have a peaceful, but strong presence. They're both confident, but humble. That presence and personality are what make this book a pleasure to read--as well as the strong and concise writing. I'm not a busy mom, but I am a busy dad, and I'm all about living on purpose. Naturally, I connected with this book. The section on Mindset and the section on Schedules were particularly useful for me. I also liked the H.A.L.T. chapter. Great stuff! Now I have to get busy living this out!
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Eugene R. Dolosa
5.0 out of 5 stars A Student will only stop learning when a teacher chooses to stop teaching. Not in this case!
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2019
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I was a student of Mrs. Pecina, and happened to stumble upon her book. After reading the book and reviewing my personal challenges and life goals, I have come to the conclusion that some life lessons can only be taught if you are willing to learn.

Many of the strategies for busy Mommies can be put into practice by either parent. I believe most importantly in teaming up with the kids to accomplish your daily goals. With teamwork, almost anything is possible!

This book was a great read for a Dad! So, ladies refer this book to your husbands or significant others. I chose to read this book to gain a greater understanding of my wonderful wife and to give me an insight on her working and motherhood experience!

In total, I give this book a 5/5. Only con I can imagine, is a lack of an audio book!

Thank you for the great read Mrs. Pecina and Mrs. Akingboye.
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Stephanie A.
5.0 out of 5 stars But then books like this come along with sisterly encouragement and show you ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2017
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Let's face it. Even moms without a heaping dose of perfectionism deal with some self-doubt and self-criticism along the way, especially when measured against the modern Pinterest world. But then books like this come along with sisterly encouragement and show you how to not only enjoy life and motherhood but to really find purpose. The book is easy to read. I loved the short chapters! Erica and Deanna share personal anecdotes and offer helpful 'Confident Action' steps at the end of each chapter. I was barely past the first one and already I was thinking of other moms I want to share this book with. Buy it! And buy one for a friend! Or circle up with a group of moms and help one another in the journey of becoming Unperfect. I highly recommend it.
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Diana
4.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2017
Great easy read. Makes you realize none of us are perfect and that's okay.
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Heather Lucci
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2021
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This book was short and sweet- but literally yanked at me and hit the nail on the head in so many ways. I felt like they knew my life…But, it wasn’t just a self help type of book— it was very pointed and directed at what changes can be made. I recommend it to any parent these days!!!!
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Breanne Kallonen
5.0 out of 5 stars 70% done on day 1. I just want to ...
Reviewed in Canada on November 28, 2017
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70% done on day 1. I just want to keep reading! I cannot wait to implement these strategies into my life <3
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Christopher Moss
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple and easy to use steps
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 13, 2017
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As a father I can see how hard mothers need to work in today's society. If you are a self-confessed perfectionist then this book is ideal for you. Easy to understand and actionable steps.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoyed this book!!
Reviewed in Canada on September 25, 2018
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These ladies broke it down! This book was fantastic for breaking all things down in a non-overwhelming way. I found that the confident action parts were really helpful at encouraging me to implement the points somehow, some way into my daily/weekly schedule. The length of this book was perfect for me, not too wordy, but definitely got the point across . It was like sitting with a good friend over a great cup of coffee!!
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