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Getting to Good Enough

Getting to Good Enough

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 A podcast to help you let go of perfectionism so you can live life with more ease, less stress and a lot more laughter. Your hosts are: Janine Adams, a Certified Professional Organizer, who is naturally good at good enough and Shannon Wilkinson, a Life Coach and recovering perfectionist who is learning to be better at good enough. Together they share tips, techniques and stories from their organizing and coaching practices, as well as their own lives, to help you worry less about perfection and do more of what you love.Copyright 2018-2025 Getting to Good Enough Hygiene & Healthy Living Self-Help Social Sciences Success
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  • Financial Perfectionism (and Why It Keeps You Stuck)

    Financial Perfectionism (and Why It Keeps You Stuck)
    Apr 30 2026

    Most of us don’t sit around chatting about money for fun.

    Usually, if money comes up, it’s because something feels off—stress, a mistake, that vague sense that things should be better than they are.

    In this episode, Shannon and Janine talk about financial perfectionism—what it looks like, how it sneaks in, and why trying to “do money right” can actually make everything feel harder. They also share a much more doable approach: paying attention, getting honest, and letting your spending reflect what actually matters to you.

    What We Talk About

    00:00 — That uncomfortable feeling when your spending doesn’t match what matters to you

    01:26 — Why most money conversations start with stress, not curiosity

    03:10 — “Give every dollar a job” and why that shifts how money feels

    06:11 — How having a plan (even if you have debt) can feel surprisingly calm

    08:42 — The pressure to do money “the right way” and how perfectionism shows up

    10:53 — What happens when you’re not actually funding the things you care about

    12:44 — The spiral: one mistake → “I’m bad at this” → why bother

    13:16 — Why small, steady changes work better than big, perfect plans

    15:31 — The surprising moment when getting ahead on bills starts to feel… fun?

    16:55 — Why knowing the truth about your money is hard—and also a relief

    Key Takeaways
    • Feeling “bad with money” is often about misalignment, not failure
    • Perfectionism turns normal mistakes into a reason to give up
    • There’s no perfect system—just the one you’ll actually use
    • Small shifts add up (and often feel better faster than you expect)
    • Clarity reduces stress—even when the numbers aren’t what you hoped
    • You can start messy and still make meaningful progress

    The Bottom Line

    Financial perfectionism keeps you stuck because it convinces you there’s a “right” way to do money—and that if you’re not doing it that way, you’ve already failed. So you avoid looking, or you give up after a mistake, or you keep trying to get it perfect before you really engage. Meanwhile, nothing actually changes.

    What Shannon and Janine come back to is much simpler (and honestly, much more doable): pay attention to what’s real, decide what matters to you, and start letting your money reflect that—even imperfectly. The goal isn’t to never make mistakes. It’s to stay engaged even when you do. That’s where the shift happens.

    If you want a place to start: write down your accounts and balances. No fixing, no optimizing. Just… look. That small act of awareness is the first step out of the perfectionism trap.

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    Want More Like This

    Episode 85: Doing Good in the World

    A surprisingly relevant tie-in: how perfectionism and overwhelm stop us from taking action—and how doing something small (instead of perfect) is what actually creates change.

    Episode 87: Financial Peace

    One of the first episodes about money. It's more about how having a plan (and giving every dollar a job) reduces stress and helps your money feel supportive instead of overwhelming.

    Episode 196: Building an Anti-Perfectionist Toolkit

    A really practical follow-up if you're thinking, “Okay, but what do I do when I get stuck?” This episode is all about having tools ready for those moments when perfectionism starts to take over.

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    • Email: gettingtogoodenough@gmail.com
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    23 mins
  • What Is Enough? A Different Way to Decide

    What Is Enough? A Different Way to Decide
    Apr 23 2026
    You sit down to send a quick email—and somehow 15 minutes later, you’re still tweaking it.If you’ve ever wondered why some things feel weirdly hard to finish, this episode gets at the heart of it. Shannon and Janine explore what “enough” actually means—and why it’s not about doing less, but about aligning your effort with what’s important to you.Because when you’re clear on what matters (whether that’s accuracy, connection, or just getting something done), it gets a whole lot easier to stop overworking things that don’t need it—and move on without that nagging feeling that you should keep going.What We Talk About01:12 — The question at the center of it all: what actually counts as enough?01:51 — Letting what’s important to you—not habit or perfectionism—set the bar02:15 — The email example: when it’s worth polishing… and when “what’s for dinner?” is plenty03:20 — A simple definition of perfectionism: spending more time on something than it deserves04:24 — The quiet (and kind of delightful) shift of saying “good enough” and moving on05:30 — Catching yourself overdoing it—like with show notes—and choosing to stop06:31 — Why getting in touch with what matters gets easier—and more useful—over time07:08 — When “enough” just means done (and that’s just right)16:09 — A favorite example: choosing your relationship with family over a perfectly cleaned panKey TakeawaysPerfectionism often shows up as spending more time on something than it actually deserves“Enough” isn’t arbitrary—it’s grounded in what matters to youWhen you know what’s important, decisions get simpler and fasterSometimes enough is simply finishing the thing so you can move onLetting go of control can feel uncomfortable—and also surprisingly freeingYou can spend the same amount of time perfecting one thing or doing a good-enough version of the wholeThe Bottom Line“Enough” isn’t about lowering your standards—it’s about choosing them on purpose. When your values are setting the bar, instead of an unachievable idea of perfectionism, things tend to get a little easier (and a lot less exhausting).And the bonus? You don’t just get more done—you get more of what actually matters. You’re not just saving time—you’re redirecting it toward the things that make your life feel better.Small action: The next time you catch yourself overworking something, pause and ask: What’s important here? Then let that answer—not perfectionism—decide when you’re done.Watch the conversation on YouTubeWant More Like This?Episode 21: Know Your WhyA foundational GTGE episode for a reason. If this conversation clicked for you, this is a great next listen on getting clear about what really matters to you—and using that as your guide.Episode 36: Feeling SatisfiedWhat does it look like to feel satisfied with something that isn’t perfect? This episode explores how noticing and allowing satisfaction can shift your whole relationship with “good enough”—without making you complacent.Episode 75: Letting Go of FearA look at how fear quietly fuels perfectionism—and some practical ways to question it so you can move forward without getting stuck or overthinking everything.Connect With UsIf this episode resonated, we’d love to hear from you.Leave us a voicemail: 413-424-GTGE (4843)Comment on social media: @gettingtogoodenough on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTubeEmail: gettingtogoodenough@gmail.comPlease remember to leave us a review!
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    20 mins
  • Making Things Easier Isn’t Cheating

    Making Things Easier Isn’t Cheating
    Apr 16 2026

    You know those little things that make life easier—but somehow feel like you shouldn’t need them?

    Maybe it’s using a tool, asking for help, or doing something in a way that just works better for you. And still, there’s that voice saying it’s cheating… or not the “right” way.

    In this episode, we talk about where that thinking comes from, how it shows up in everyday decisions, and what changes when you let yourself make things easier.

    Because there are no extra points for doing things the hard way.

    What We Talk About
    • 00:41 — Managing situations in ways that work for you
    • 02:53 — The belief that using help or tools feels like “cheating”
    • 06:11 — The “no pain, no gain” mindset—and questioning it
    • 08:15 — You don’t have to create discomfort to get results
    • 10:49 — Overthinking something as simple as what to drink water out of
    • 12:50 — Using small tricks to make systems, like YNAB, easier and more enjoyable
    • 13:58 — How this shows up with using AI
    • 16:25 — Setting yourself up for success instead of making things harder
    • 17:48 — Paying for help (like house cleaning or coaching) is a valid choice

    Key Takeaways
    • There are no extra rewards for doing things the hard way
    • If something makes it easier to follow through, it’s worth doing
    • “Shortcuts” don’t mean sloppy—they can get you to good enough
    • You don’t need to manufacture discomfort to make progress
    • Support, tools, and small adjustments are self care, not cheating

    The Bottom Line

    You’re allowed to make things easier. Full stop.

    This week, notice one place where you’re making something harder than it needs to be—and try the short cut or easier option instead.

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    Want More Like This

    Episode 47: {GEIP} The Little Things

    A real-life example of applying “good enough” thinking in everyday situations, showing how small shifts can make things easier and more doable.

    Episode 68: What’s Wrong with Perfectionism?

    A deeper look at why perfectionism pushes us to overwork, overthink, and do things the hard way—and how that impacts our lives.

    Episode 86: Anti-perfectionist Hacks

    A collection of practical strategies for noticing perfectionism and choosing “good enough” instead. Also a bit of a time capsule from early 2020, when we were very excited about what a big year it was going to be. In hindsight… well.

    Connect With Us

    If this episode resonated, we’d love to hear from you. How does this show up in your life? What helps—even just a little?

    • Leave us a voicemail: 413-424-GTGE (4843)
    • Comment on social media: @gettingtogoodenough on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
    • Email: gettingtogoodenough@gmail.com


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