Are You Settling for Good Enough? A blog by Ginger Burr, a speaker from the Woman's Day in October.
When you choose a doctor do you want the best or do you say, “What the heck, good enough is good enough?” Of course not! When you help your child with her homework and she tells you that 2+2=5, do you say, “Oh, Sweetie, that’s good enough?” I doubt it!
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When you go out for dinner and order spaghetti and they bring you lentil soup, do you send it back or say that’s good enough? Chances are good you send it back. So, why do you get dressed every day in something that is just… well…good enough? Recently, I was shopping with a woman for the first time, and she tried a top on. As she looked in the mirror and assessed what she saw, I could feel her mind whirling. I asked her how she liked it, and she hesitated and then said, “I’m not sure I like the fabric but it fits so I think it’s good enough.” Oooops…I think not! That was her old MO, but I was there to help her
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move beyond that and never settle for less than great or fabulous or terrific – never, ever just good enough! She looked relieved (and maybe a tad skeptical or nervous) when I explained this to her. Up until then, good enough had been her default. She always felt thankful when she at least met that (low!) standard. But, that was why she had called me and so that was all about to change! What makes someone settle for “good enough?” A belief that this is the best she can do so she’d better grab it while she can before she has to settle for “not horrible” or worse! Continual frustration finding clothes/styles she likes or that fit properly…or, both. Lack of resources. (I’m not talking about having a limited budget.) Uncertainty as to where to shop to find what she likes and that is within her budget. Great finds can be found at K-Mart, Target or thrift stores, so money is not the issue most people think it is. Compromised self-confidence or low self-esteem (often from past
The Joy Ride * October 2011