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Corporate Learning Excerpts for Learning Organizations offer bite-sized learnings from some of my Corporate Training Workshops on Communication, Etiquette, Customer Service, Sales, Management and Leadership.
Speaker's Profile : https://www.proficiopx.com/proficiopx-director-jardine-ong
Corporate Reflections : The Freedom of Good Enough
Corporate Learning with Jardine
2 minutes 39 seconds
2 months ago
Corporate Reflections : The Freedom of Good Enough
This reflection is a combination of several well-established psychological concepts and common human experiences : • The Pursuit of Perfection: The reflection directly addresses the modern societal pressure to achieve perfection, a phenomenon often tied to social media and a competitive culture. It recognizes that this pursuit is often a source of anxiety and burnout. • Psychology of "Good Enough": The core concept of "good enough" is a central idea in the work of psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott, who introduced the idea of the "good enough mother." In a broader context, this concept has been applied to personal development, productivity, and self-compassion. The reflection argues that aiming for perfection is often paralyzing, while striving for "good enough" is an act of liberation that allows for action and progress.• Self-Compassion: The idea that "good enough" is an act of self-compassion is a key theme. It’s about being kind to yourself and accepting your own imperfections, rather than a sign of laziness or a lack of ambition. This aligns with the work of researchers like Kristin Neff, who have highlighted the importance of self-compassion for mental well-being.• The Paradox of Action: The reflection highlights a common human paradox: the fear of imperfection often prevents us from even starting. By reframing "good enough" as a valid and powerful goal, it gives permission to take action and begin the journey, even if the first steps aren't flawless.
Corporate Learning with Jardine
Corporate Learning Excerpts for Learning Organizations offer bite-sized learnings from some of my Corporate Training Workshops on Communication, Etiquette, Customer Service, Sales, Management and Leadership.
Speaker's Profile : https://www.proficiopx.com/proficiopx-director-jardine-ong