Burnout & Perfectionism: Why I’m Letting Good Enough Be Good Enough

Confession time: Nicole didn’t plan to do a solo episode in season one. But, here it is. In this honest and vulnerable episode, Nicole shares why the podcast briefly disappeared from your feed, what happens when real life collides with ambitious plans, and why sometimes the most humane thing we can do is let good enough be good enough. If you’ve ever felt behind, overwhelmed or like you “should” be doing more, this episode is your permission slip to slow down and focus on what actually matters.In This Episode:Why this unexpected solo episode happenedThe hidden workload behind producing a podcastHow my computer dying derailed my January plansWhy winter (and life seasons) naturally slow us downLetting go of perfection and embracing “good enough”Building more humane systems for getting things doneWhat I’ve been working on behind the scenesWhy I’m still all-in on this podcastChapters:00:00 Moment to Breathe00:53 Why “Good Enough” Matters01:32 The Reality of Podcast Production03:55 Winter, Rest, and Slower Seasons06:16 Creating Humane Systems for Work08:23 Behind the Scenes: Calm Calendar Club10:46 Why I Love PodcastingCONNECT WITH NICOLE HAVELKA:NewsletterLinkedInWork with NicoleThe Calm Calendar Club is a brain-friendly planning community for neurodivergent adults, ADHD minds, and sandwich-generation caregivers who are tired of systems that don’t fit real life. We help you build a flexible, values-based calendar that reduces chaos and protects your energy. This low-cost, community-based program is ready for you at defythetrend.com/calm-calendar. Thank you to the people who helped make this show happen.Send me a message via Speakpipe.A proud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective.