Sorry for disappearing for a while. I was finishing up writing my new book! I am so excited about it and can’t wait for you to read it. The book is called Goodbye Ed, Hello Me: Recover from your Eating Disorder and Fall in Love with Life (to be released by McGraw-Hill in September 2009). Goodbye Ed, Hello Me is all about being fully recovered --- leaving Ed behind and finding yourself. It is about truly living!
One part of the book is all about perfectionism. In writing this part, I began to realize that I was being a little too, well, perfectionistic. (Recovering from perfectionism is about progress, not perfection!) I realized that trying to get everything exactly right was slowing me down. In order to finish the book, I had to let go and accept perfectly imperfect.
That got me to thinking about this blog. Sometimes I think perfectionism keeps me from blogging. I will think that I don’t have just the right message, so I just won’t say anything. But I know you don’t care if something I have to say is less than or far from perfect. That said, I am going to try to blog more frequently and much more imperfectly. Please post more comments as well --- even if they are not so perfect.
Let’s all practice letting go a little!
Love,
Jenni
That sounds like a great plan! I will always look forward to your perfectly imperfect blog. And - just so you know - on the days when you feel like it's closer to imperfect than it is to perfect - no one will even know :)
Posted by: Laura | January 21, 2009 at 06:21 PM
And - also - your first book - no matter what degree of perfect you thought it was, it was the catalyst in my own separation from my own eating disorder and I am forever grateful. After reading your book, my nutritionist said, "You just had a recovery growth spurt!" I keep LIFE WITHOUT ED in my nightstand drawer and on the days when I just can't separate, I read your book and somehow it's easier. So thank you!
Posted by: Laura | January 21, 2009 at 06:23 PM
Hi Jenni,
I have really been struggling with my eating disorder recently. I am looking forward to buying your new book. You are an inspiration to get better.
Loads of love
Hannah
xxxx
Posted by: hannah | January 22, 2009 at 06:41 AM
I loved your first book, it was the turning point in my recovery. Coupled with your workshop, I'm well on my way. It has been a long battle, but I've come so far with your help!
AND I can't wait for your second book to come out - YEAH! I'll be watching out for it and purchasing for sure...
I loved what you said here, about being perfectly imperfectly. I too, think things have to be a certain way or it's no good. I'm learning to let go slowly.
Thanks for all you do, sandy
Posted by: Sandy Peterson | January 22, 2009 at 04:21 PM
I think the fact that you (or anyone) are perfectly imperfect is what makes you so inspirational and REAL. If you were perfect, I don't think I'd admire you as much as I do. The fact that you, like everyone, have imperfections and are willing to show them and not be ashamed of them and talk about them, is part of why you are a good role model. I loved this post--thanks!
Posted by: Amelia | January 26, 2009 at 07:35 PM
That's what I love so much about you -- You're so REAL. Perfect people (or those who pretend to be) don't have that same quality about them. Thanks for the reminder to be perfectly imperfect.
Posted by: Katie | January 29, 2009 at 11:59 AM
You've made a good point.This is a really good read for me.
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