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Is This Good Enough?

by | Mar 12, 2015 | Enough, Enoughness, Happiness, Needs, Satisfaction, Uncategorized |

Accept only the best.

While this seems like a good motto, evidence shows that it’s a recipe for unhappiness.

You’re deluged with an abundance of choices everyday. No doubt you feel some pressure to make the smartest decisions – choose a car with the best bang for buck, hire the most talented nanny, go on the most awesome vacations.

In short – have the best life ever.

The problem is, striving for the best life ever is fueled by dissatisfaction. Because there is always something “better.” And it usually belongs to someone else. Or happened yesterday.

The quest for best is a bottomless pit, where nothing is good enough. Least of all, you. Hard to feel fulfilled with that mindset.

Here’s the cure  – embrace good enough. Simply put, people who have lower standards feel happier.

But how do you live your potential and cultivate a life of purpose, while embracing good enough?

Living purposefully means being in full acceptance of who you are, and following your interests and talents. In this way, you enjoy your daily life, and are more likely to create a positive impact in the world.

In the everyday practice of purpose, you can allow yourself to be content with simple, doable actions in the service of your deepest intent.

Author Jennifer Louden puts it really well when she outlines the Conditions of Enoughness in four steps:

1. Name what is enough in simple, measurable facts.  Whether it’s about what you do (I will drink a green smoothie), or a circumstance (I have one friend I can reach out to).

2. Set a time (daily, weekly, by next week).
3. Here’s an important one: Make sure the conditions are realistic for you (or others) on an average day. No rockstar effort or magic wand required.

4. When the conditions are met, declare that this is enough. Even if the perfectionist in you doesn’t approve. Affirm that it is sufficient. Maybe even say a prayer of thanks.

Hold your personal vision, and cultivate satisfaction from small wins. This is how you honor your infinite potential, while nurturing your imperfect humanity.

Teray Garchitorena Kunishi, ND

Dr. Teray offers natural and integrative programs for healing anxiety & depression, chronic fatigue, and digestive conditions. She is a licensed naturopathic doctor, wellness coach, author, and creator of the Deeply Happy Expert Series. She serves clients globally via phone and video consultation.
Get in touch at http://www.deeplyhappy.com/contact/

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