The Bright Method Podcast: Realistic Time Management and Productivity for Working Women & Working Moms 61. Goli Kalkhoran of Lessons from a Quitter & Resisting the Desire to be the "Perfect Employee"
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Jul 22, 2024 
Goli Kalkhoran, from Lessons from a Quitter, discusses overcoming the perfectionist mindset in the workplace, empowering self-advocacy, and creating intentional careers. She emphasizes destigmatizing quitting, setting boundaries, and finding fulfillment beyond societal expectations.
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Perfectionism Is A Moving Target
- Perfectionism often shows up as a moving, undefined standard where nothing ever feels good enough.
- Goli explains it comes from schooling and patriarchy training us to chase impossible 100s and external approval instead of defined good enough.
Write Down What Good Enough Means
- Do write down what would make you feel successful in each life arena so you can see how unrealistic your standards are.
- Goli recommends listing specific criteria at work and home to expose impossible expectations and choose 'good enough'.
Decide A Manageable Good Enough Standard
- Do consciously decide a manageable 'good enough' standard at work to protect time and energy.
- Goli and Kelly note that lowering perfectionist standards often improves work quality by preserving focus and energy.