When I was in grad school in I-forget-which-class, the professor shared that studies had shown that you "only had to be a good enough parent to raise great kids." What great news for any parent, but especially the Type A ones who turn themselves inside out on behalf of their kiddoes trying to make sure everything is perfect. As a therapist, I've shared this concept often. It finally occurred to me to apply this concept for any undertaking and take the pressure off. Instead of saying "I'm going to have the cleanest house ever", or "I'm going to write the most incredible paper," or "I'll be in the best shape I've ever been in this year", what if we adjusted our thinking? What if we aimed for being "good enough"? That's what happened to me recently. I was preparing a message that I wanted to be outstanding. Each day I strained as I prepared and became consumed with perfecting it. As I was getting nowhere, I remin...
Observations and Encouragement to Live Well in Everyday Life