How to Subscribe to Vibrant Happy Women: Apple Podcasts · Android · Overcast · Castbox · Radio Public About this Episode: Perfectionism and the “shoulds” can really cramp our happiness because they prevent  us from doing things simply for the sake of enjoyment. In this episode guest Sara Bates shares how she’s learned to approach life from an energy of curiosity and freedom instead. What You'll Learn:  How to let go of the “shoulds” and perfectionism and instead approach life from a place of non-judgmental curiosity (without an agenda or need for validation) To do what you love without judgment. Why you must ignore the “inner voice of the oppressor” The magic of starting your morning routine at night And much more Links From This Episode: Vibrant Happy Women Club The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert Google Earth National Novel Writing Month To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before Andy Weir (author of Artemis, The Martian and more…) Melissa Joulwan's mayo recipe  Love Warrior: A Memoir by Glennon Doyle Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine Jen on Instagram Jen on Facebook 116: Choose the Bigger Life with Gretchen Rubin 48: Reawakening Sex and Intimacy Through Self-Care, Trust and Listening with Kimberly Johnson 36: You Are Already Loved: Claiming Your Seat at the Table with Andrea Wenburg 28: Comparison is the Thief to Joy with Melissa Joulwan Good Life Project podcast Curiosity and the Passion Fallacy (YouTube) by Elizabeth Gilbert Google earth jenriday.com/survey Skinnytaste's Loaded Baked Muffins Andy Weir TEDx talk Sara on Instagram Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien Ready Player One (edited) Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling KitchenAid immersion blender Love Warrior by Glennon Doyle Get a free audio book with a 30-day trial membership with Audible by going to audible.com/happywomen or texting ‘HAPPYWOMEN' to 500-500. Join the Vibrant Happy Women Club: Learn more at vibranthappywomenclub.com   Subscribe to the Vibrant Happy Women Podcast: Apple Podcasts · Android · Overcast · Castbox · Radio Public How to Leave a Review: Give us a Rating & Review · How to Leave a Review Ask Jen a Question: Have a comment or question for me? Email me at support@jenriday.com. I'd love to hear from you!