Episode 079: When Good Enough Is the Brave Choice

You have been beating yourself up for not doing things perfectly. Meanwhile, “good enough” has been quietly holding your whole life together.If you are the woman who double-checks everything, rewrites the email three times, and still wonders if you should have done more - this episode is for you. Psychologist Barry Schwartz found that people who chase the “absolute best” in every decision end up less happy and more regretful than people who choose “good enough.” And a meta-analysis of over 47,000 people confirmed it.In this episode, we walk through why perfectionism quietly drains every pillar of your wellness - mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual - and what Scripture says about the surprising wisdom of avoiding extremes.What you will walk away with:A clearer understanding of why chasing “perfect” leaves you less satisfied, not moreA biblical framework for the kind of wisdom that knows when enough is enoughA fresh way to see “good enough” as an act of courage, not a compromiseSCRIPTURE HIGHLIGHT: Ecclesiastes 7:16–18 (NIV)Research note: This episode references Barry Schwartz’s research on satisficing vs. maximizing (Journal of Personality and Social Psychology) and a 2022 meta-analysis by Belli et al. (Journal of Consumer Psychology).Ready for your next step?FREE 5-Minute Daily Reset (instant download):YourNextBestStep.com Weekly encouragement + practical tips:YouTube @CoachJanetJ Instagram: @janetjjaecksIf this episode resonated with you, please follow/subscribe and share with a friend who needs their next step.  One small step. One day at a time.