Episode 62: Getting Comfortable with Discomfort

It can feel uncomfortable to let something be good enough, particularly if you have a tendency toward perfectionism. This week, Janine and Shannon talk about how getting comfortable with that discomfort can improve your life. We discuss various strategies for getting past the discomfort and we even invite you to join us in writing a novel this November! The varied discussion topics include: • Getting comfortable with our discomfort around imperfection • A working definition of perfectionism • Improving your life by getting comfortable with with your discomfort • How American Ninja Warrior relates to this topic • The greatest thing ever invented: Ad-free Hulu • Paying attention to when something is good enough and doesn’t merit further effort • Practicing asking yourself “what do I need to do to make this good enough?” so that it becomes more natural • How good enough ≠ sloppy • Taking imperfect action • Getting comfortable with discomfort both when you’re starting and when you’re finishing something • Our experiences with National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) • Our pledge to write a novel again this November (care to join us?) • Janine's novelist hat (see photo on the website) and Shannon's unconventional prom dress • Strategies for getting comfortable with discomfort • Practicing feeling uncomfortable • Intentionally being imperfect in order to get used to the discomfort of it Visit the show notes at www.gettingtogoodenough.com for copious and links and to see a picture of Janine wearing the red hat.