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Non-fiction
How to Be Enough
by Ellen Hendriksen
4.5 · 4 reviews · 3 copies sold
Ebook specifications
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- Reading time
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- File size
- 2.0 MB
- Published
- 8/15/2026
- ISBN
- 9781250291882
- Formats
- EPUB
Book synopsis
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.
#perfectionism
#self-help
#psychology
#mental health
#personal growth
About the author
Ellen Hendriksen
Ellen Hendriksen, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and the author of How to Be Yourself. She specializes in helping individuals navigate social anxiety and the pressures of modern self-expectation.
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Perfect for the commute
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Exactly the kind of book I was hoping to find here. Already added two more to my cart.
Marcus Vargas · 6/2/2026
Fine for the price
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Some repetition, but the core ideas are worth the time. I would read another by this author.
Kevin Kaur · 2/28/2026
Held my attention throughout
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Well structured and easy to follow. No typos that I noticed, which is rare at this price.
Ryan Patel · 2/13/2026
