#2 | Feel Like You're Enough

What is this podcast episode about?

The podcast episode "Feel Like You're Enough" from "The Happiness Lab" with Dr. Laurie Santos explores why some of us tend not to feel "enough" despite our achievements and how to break free from that exhausting cycle. Podcast guest Dr. Ellen Hendriksen discusses how our brains trick us into believing our worth depends on perfect performance, then shares practical strategies to overcome this trap. You'll learn how to approach your inner critic, stop turning "want to" activities into "should" activities, and shift from an "exam mindset" that fears failure to an "experiment mindset" that embraces learning. The episode emphasizes that when fighting perfectionism, small steps are the way to go for creating lasting change and finally feeling like you're enough.

Why is this talk relevant to Strategic Happiness?

The podcast episode connects to Strategic Happiness by discussing that true contentment isn't typically about achieving more, but about how we relate to our achievements. By consciously implementing small, strategic shifts in our thinking patterns, we can break free from the endless cycle of "not enough" and create a more sustainable foundation for lasting happiness that relies less heavily on external validation.