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How to Be Enough
by Ellen Hendriksen
In How to Be Enough, clinical psychologist Ellen Hendriksen explores the thin line between excellence and unhealthy perfectionism through the contrasting lives of icons like Walt Disney and Fred Rogers. While high standards can drive historic success, they often lead to isolation, burnout, and chronic dissatisfaction when they become rigid and unforgiving. This book provides a roadmap for shifting from paralyzing self-criticism to a flexible, connected mindset that allows for mistakes. By understanding the rise of modern perfectionism, readers can learn to embrace 'guided drift' and find fulfillment without the constant lash of an inner critic.
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- File size
- 2.0 MB
- Published
- 8/15/2026
- ISBN
- 9781250291882
- Formats
- EPUB
In How to Be Enough, clinical psychologist Ellen Hendriksen explores the thin line between excellence and unhealthy perfectionism through the contrasting lives of icons like Walt Disney and Fred Rogers. While high standards can drive historic success, they often lead to isolation, burnout, and chronic dissatisfaction when they become rigid and unforgiving. This book provides a roadmap for shifting from paralyzing self-criticism to a flexible, connected mindset that allows for mistakes. By understanding the rise of modern perfectionism, readers can learn to embrace 'guided drift' and find fulfillment without the constant lash of an inner critic.
What you'll take away
- Distinguish between healthy, flexible standards and the rigid perfectionism that leads to burnout.
- Learn the principle of 'guided drift' to balance personal integrity with the unpredictability of life.
- Understand how perfectionism acts as a personality style and a reaction to a demanding environment.
- Break the cycle of needing to perform superbly just to feel sufficient as a human being.
- Shift your focus from seeking external approval to fostering genuine human connection.
- Adopt strategies to manage the rising social pressure of perfectionism found in modern culture.
