1. I forgive myself for not being able to lose those final ten pounds.

2. I forgive myself for not reading as much as I used to.

3. I forgive myself for dreaming of a world in which parents allow their kids to be kids.

4. I forgive myself for spending too much money on sock yarn.

5. I forgive myself for not making my kids eat what I eat.

6. I forgive myself for often feeling overwhelmingly unsuccessful.

7. I forgive myself for not being as outgoing as I want my kids to be.

8. I forgive myself for never learning to swim.

9. I forgive myself for being all “I want a sewing machine. I NEED a sewing machine! I’m going to be CRAFTY!” and then letting my new sewing machine remain in the unopened box for nearly two months.

10. I forgive myself for hardly ever practicing what I preach.