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Grappling With "Not Enough" As a Midlife Mom
Many women live with a quiet belief running in the background:
I'm not doing enough. I'm not accomplishing enough. I haven't had enough. I am not enough.
What's interesting is that getting “more” rarely solves the problem. The goal is reached, the project is finished, the glass is refilled, and the feeling simply moves to the next thing.
The truth is that "not enough" is often not a quantity problem—it's an experience problem.
We spend so much time chasing the next thing that we lose the ability to recognize sufficiency in the present moment.
In this episode, we explore:
Essentialism teaches us that if everything matters, nothing is ever enough. When we identify what is truly essential, we create boundaries around our time, energy, and attention—and we allow that to be enough.
Questions to consider:
Because perhaps enough isn't found by adding more to our lives.
Perhaps enough is found by removing everything that distracts us from what matters most.
Essentialism is not the pursuit of less. It's the disciplined pursuit of enough.
If you’re the midlife mom of adult children who can use some support and encouragement as you navigate this new season, I can help. I invite you to schedule a complimentary coaching call with me. Here’s the link:
Coaching Call with Terri
Thank you for investing your valuable time and energy into listening to the podcast. I’m so very grateful for you.
If you enjoyed this episode, you can “tip the bartender” by rating and reviewing the podcast. Your review makes it easier for others to find the podcast.
Don’t forget to hit the SUBSCRIBE button to be notified any time I pour out a new episode.
My book Intentional Intoxication: How To Deliberately Distill The Different Life You Desire, is available on Amazon. You can imbibe on the entire book in one, short, intentionally happier hour:
Intentional Intoxication Book
If you’re interested to know about how I can support you in overcoming the habit of escaping or chasing, I invite you to reach out to me by using the email below and we find a time to chat:
For a quick shot of your life’s current level of intoxication, I invite you to complete the 10 Questions on my Intoxication Inventory:
Intoxication Inventory
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Many women live with a quiet belief running in the background:
I'm not doing enough. I'm not accomplishing enough. I haven't had enough. I am not enough.
What's interesting is that getting “more” rarely solves the problem. The goal is reached, the project is finished, the glass is refilled, and the feeling simply moves to the next thing.
The truth is that "not enough" is often not a quantity problem—it's an experience problem.
We spend so much time chasing the next thing that we lose the ability to recognize sufficiency in the present moment.
In this episode, we explore:
Essentialism teaches us that if everything matters, nothing is ever enough. When we identify what is truly essential, we create boundaries around our time, energy, and attention—and we allow that to be enough.
Questions to consider:
Because perhaps enough isn't found by adding more to our lives.
Perhaps enough is found by removing everything that distracts us from what matters most.
Essentialism is not the pursuit of less. It's the disciplined pursuit of enough.
If you’re the midlife mom of adult children who can use some support and encouragement as you navigate this new season, I can help. I invite you to schedule a complimentary coaching call with me. Here’s the link:
Coaching Call with Terri
Thank you for investing your valuable time and energy into listening to the podcast. I’m so very grateful for you.
If you enjoyed this episode, you can “tip the bartender” by rating and reviewing the podcast. Your review makes it easier for others to find the podcast.
Don’t forget to hit the SUBSCRIBE button to be notified any time I pour out a new episode.
My book Intentional Intoxication: How To Deliberately Distill The Different Life You Desire, is available on Amazon. You can imbibe on the entire book in one, short, intentionally happier hour:
Intentional Intoxication Book
If you’re interested to know about how I can support you in overcoming the habit of escaping or chasing, I invite you to reach out to me by using the email below and we find a time to chat:
For a quick shot of your life’s current level of intoxication, I invite you to complete the 10 Questions on my Intoxication Inventory:
Intoxication Inventory