Having millions of viewers worldwide obsess over the homes that you design may seem like the pinnacle of success.
But the hosts of “Home Town” still had dreams left to fulfill.
The story goes beyondthe untold truths of “Home Town"and dives into their struggles and triumphs.
The couple exposes their imperfections and how they learned to revel in all the glory of their flaws.
The Napiers remind readers small acts can make a big impact and community is the most important thing.
Their journey from self-proclaimed artists to world-renowned names isn’t the ostentatious tale you expect from stars.
Here are the biggest takeaways from the Napiers' memoir.
Both she and Ben Napier describe falling in love with creative mediums as children.
Their artistry shaped their lives from small beginnings to the household names they are today.
Fans of HGTV’s “Home Town” already know this.
It’s their artistry that keeps viewers watching.
But it’s more than just the visual arts compelling the Napiers to create.
Ben studied English in college, and they both hold a love for words.
Their flair for turning a phrase transformed their life story into a compelling and inspiring read.
It’s okay to ask for help
Chronic illness is a burden that feels inescapable.
The news that Erin Napier struggles with such a condition is shocking.
But Erin was relieved for answers.
She praises the benefits of therapy and medication, encouraging everyone to get help when it’s needed.
Asking for help is a tool, not a weakness, and should hold no shame.
No matter how much or little you have in life, it’s okay to get help.
In Erin Napier’s memoir, she painted a picture of a resume unlike what you might imagine.
While Ben Napier’s apprenticeship with wood began in childhood, Erin’s career took several turns.
When her job didn’t satisfy her, she moved on to something else.
To no one’s surprise, HGTV fell in love with their work immediately and the rest is history!
Practice acceptance daily
Practicing acceptance doesn’t mean letting people walk all over you.
Every person has a list of hardships to deal with, even if it’s not apparent.
Overcoming these struggles becomes all the more difficult when neglected emotional baggage weighs a person down.
It’s one of the guarantees of renovation jobs, especially when dealing with old homes.
But there’s more to their story than anticipating wiring issues when tearing down a wall.
Erin battled with accepting her chronic illness, anxiety, and even body-image issues.
She talks aboutbody acceptanceand dismantling the notion that everyone needs a supermodel physique.
Self-acceptance improves confidence (viaHarvard Health) and your overall emotional well-being.
It’s an incredible tool for mental wellness that’s often a lot harder to achieve than it sounds.
There’s a bombarding of opinions on parenting the “right” way.
Whatever a parent does, there’s a philosophy telling them they did it wrong.
Of course, there are some parenting mistakes you should avoid at all costs.
But for the most part, it’s an excessively subjective role.
Even the Napiers, with all their ingenuity and success, can’t escape the challenges of parenthood.
Navigating parenthood can feel like navigating the complicated and ever-changing world of nutrition.
A positive attitude can improve overall life satisfaction.
You just need to give them another look.
Take note from Ben and Erin; the mess is full of wonders and delights.
These people make life worth living; they enrich your experiences and ground you when needed.
“Relationships are the most important thing in life.
They’re what makes life worth living.
They’re not wrong, either.
In many ways, the memoir is a call to action to make a mark on your community.
You don’t have to change the world.
Their memoir focuses not just on their work for their community but on encouraging readers to do the same.
Community service doesn’t just help others; it can also improve your overall well-being.
Even if you doubt yourself as you cheer yourself on, you’ll still have a cheering section.
Erin tells readers: “Believing in yourself is the first step to making your dreams reality.”
She keeps returning to this message throughout the book, imploring readers to become their biggest champions.
Another major aspect is trust in yourself, something you might achieve through small steps.
Let every self-assured accomplishment deepen your faith in yourself.
Continue dreaming
Life stops when you stop dreaming.
It can only grow as big as you imagine it.
So don’t ever stop imagining what’s next; it’s akin to living.
“Dreaming is about being open to new possibilities and never giving up on what you truly want.
Erin Napier’s very memoir was an actualization of another one of her and Ben Napier’s dreams.
There are all types of ways to do this, from your imagination to creating a vision board.
Don’t empower your struggles when you could exalt your happiness.
Learning to practice gratitude is a lifelong journey; as such, Erin talks about it throughout the book.
Planning for the worst gives you the security of a solution if all goes wrong.
Until then, hope for the best and enjoy all that’s good.
Letting go of fear and focusing on gratitude can improve your mental health.
They used their creativity and dreams to change the world around them.
They do more than remodel homes in the small town; they get involved with their community.
The Napiers aren’t satisfied with their impact, though.
They want readers to use creativity to change the world too.
As the Napiers explain in their memoir: “Creativity has the power to change the world.
It allows us to see things differently and come up with new ideas and solutions.”
Creativity seems like the right medicine to improve things in today’s complicated world.
