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How to be ‘Good Enough’

This concept came to me through my own parenting experience. After schlepping my tired baby, and my tried self, to way too many baby yoga/massage/music classes to keep up with other mums in my NCT group I realised that trying to be the best or perfect parent, was stressing me out and, therefore counter productive. So, I developed a mantra and regularly told myself that I just needed to be ‘good enough’ and my baby would love me and I’d probably be more present and available and more fun!

And, this concept translates into other roles in our life including our role at work.

So, here is a guide to being Good Enough.

Shift your focus from perfection to progress by practicing self-acceptance, embracing imperfections, and celebrating small wins, while also setting realistic goals, fostering positive relationships, and showing self-compassion instead of seeking external approval or constantly comparing yourself to others. It involves choosing to believe in your worth and engaging with life as a work in progress, not as a finished product.

Mindset Shifts

  • Embrace Imperfection: Accept flaws and mistakes as part of being human; perfectionism is an obstacle, not a goal. 


  • Aim for Progress, Not Perfection: Focus on incremental growth and learning from setbacks rather than achieving an impossible ideal. 


  • Challenge Negative Thoughts: Question critical inner voices and consciously choose kinder, more elevated thoughts. 


  • Define Your Own "Good Enough": Understand what truly matters to you, rather than adhering to external standards. 



Actionable Practices

  • Practice Self-Acceptance: Love and appreciate yourself as you are, recognising your inherent worth.

  • Stop Comparing: Focus on your own journey and progress, not on others' achievements.

  • Acknowledge Wins: Keep a gratitude journal or simply note your accomplishments, big or small. Ask yourself: “What went well today?”

  • Build Positive Relationships: Surround yourself with supportive people and practice compassion.

  • Be Vulnerable & Engage: Participate in life imperfectly; allow yourself to show up and mess up.

  • Set Realistic Goals: Don’t over extend and set too many goals, let go of external validation and learn be pleased with yourself

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