Dear Reader…
First of all, I want to thank you for choosing this book because a book truly comes to life when it finds a reader. As I wrote this book, I envisioned speaking directly to you. Although you might assume it's about me, my story, and my journey, it's not. I utilize my life as an illustration to convey the ideas I wish to share with you. It is, nonetheless, a journey—an exciting and somewhat unpredictable one. Despite the questions I receive about my book, I don't want to spoil the experience for you.
Imagine yourself standing on the doorstep of your house, much like the Hobbit in "The Lord of the Rings," preparing to embark on a long journey through hills, forests, and mountains. I don't want to spoil that journey for you by detailing all the trolls and dragons you might encounter. Instead, I aim to be the voice that assures you of peace and guides you safely back home. Similar to the Hobbit, I want to emphasize that you will make it safely, but you won't be the same as before. Consider it a gentle warning, for when we change, the world around us changes too.
However, with that being said, I want you to know that I am here with you throughout this entire journey. The structure of this book is designed to provide you with all you need from the very beginning chapters. I will prepare you for a remarkable leap of faith we will take in the second part of the book because I genuinely want you to succeed. Often, when faced with challenges we are unprepared to confront, we may retreat back into our caves. I want to help you grow a thicker skin, not out of aggression, but to ensure you have the courage and skills necessary to navigate this journey and rediscover your path.
Even without personally knowing you, I can tell you that behind all the walls, layers, facades, varnish, and polish lies a beautiful soul waiting to be revealed to the world. It's a powerful and wonderful essence, and my goal is to assist you in reconnecting with your true self. This is what the book is about, and I understand that this explanation may not align with your initial expectations. Yet, my book itself is also not what you expect. It's a journey, and it's a journey meant for you to embark upon.
If you're ready, I am here to guide you on this transformative journey.
She started her career in a government office in her native Estonia and, by her mid-20s, achieved a level of success mostly known to male politicians at the end of their careers. It was shortly after that Kristina and her then-husband Vishen founded Mindvalley. From a small meditation business operating out of the couple’s apartment in New York, the company quickly grew into a global educational organization offering top training for peak human performance to hundreds of thousands of students all around the world.
Kristina believes life is too important to be taken seriously and makes sure to bring fun into every one of her roles: as a teacher, mother, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and world traveller. Kristina helps her students to virtually hack happiness by taking them through her unique framework - “Hacking happiness” - a unique framework of balancing your life, taking in every moment, and paying close attention to the small daily choices.
Kristina is also the author of three transformational quests - "7 Days To Happiness", "Live By Your Own Rules.” and "The Art of Being Flawesome". Kristina talks about personal transformation, authenticity, understanding and accepting oneself, and a path to happiness.
In July 2023, with the help of Hay House Publishing, Kristina releases her very first book - "Becoming Flawesome" #BecomingFlawesome. In her book, Kristina shares her own journey from being on top of a personal growth empire like Mindvalley to stepping aside, conscious uncoupling from her husband, and walking her path towards being more honest with herself.
Website: https://kristinamand.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinamand
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-mand-lakhiani-73168414/
Perfection. We all dream of living by it, feeling it, being it…
And it is in the name of perfection that we demonise our flaws, make ourselves ‘less-than,’ and render ourselves vulnerable to the shame of not being good enough.
We live in a society that subliminally encourages us to wear metaphorical masks, slay our inner sadness, and ignore our imperfections, or as Kristina refers to them, her ‘dragons.’ Even within the world of personal development and spirituality, toxic perfectionism lurks in the shadows.
In Kristina’s upcoming book Becoming Flawesome #BecomingFlawesome, she reflects on her own story, her battle against perfectionism, and what it took for her to return to what she now deems to be her most authentic self. Being described as “10 years worth of therapy in one book,” Becoming Flawsome is a celebration of our whole selves, warts and all, and the glory that is to be found in living in our truth.
Every chapter is closed with reflection points and exercises to encourage the readers to dive deep into the essence of who they truly are, what their values are, and how to navigate an oftentimes overwhelming world.
In this book, Kristina breaks the mould as she takes the reader on a journey through:
The dark, controversial side of ‘personal growth,’ and the insecurities that thrive on it
Self-care vs self-love, and why you need both
What authenticity actually is, beyond the buzz
The ‘Hermione Syndrome,’ and how to diagnose if you’re secretly suffering from it
How to create aligned lifestyle habits that stick
Why the more you judge others, the more you judge yourself
Societal masks, and how to remove them from your psyche
Imposter syndrome in the world of high-flyers
Emotional literacy: how to cope with strong, painful emotions healthily
Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/mwtzj3jx
Mind Valley Books: https://www.mindvalley.com/books/flawesome
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