Thursday Oct 02, 2025

Stop Trying to Be Excellent at Everything

Sometimes doing the bare minimum isn't failing - it's brilliant prioritization.

In this episode, I'm getting real about what it means to do the bare minimum when life gets busy, and why that's not only okay, but sometimes the smartest thing you can do. I'm recording this with very little time to spare because most of my energy this week has been focused on preparing for a free workshop, and that's exactly the point.

In this episode, we talk about:

  • Why "bare minimum" isn't a bad thing when you do it well
  • The difference between being strategic and being lazy
  • What it looks like to prioritize your energy without guilt
  • How the "never enough" syndrome keeps us from giving ourselves permission to do less

Key takeaway: You don't have to be excellent at everything all the time. Sometimes good enough isn't just good enough - it's exactly right.

Mentioned in this episode:

  • The Physiological Sigh: Two inhales through the nose, one long exhale through the mouth - a 30-second stress management tool
  • Free Workshop: "The #1 Way to Overcome 'Never Enough' Syndrome and Reclaim Your Self-Worth" - Tuesday, October 7th at 12 PM EST

Connect with Ruth:

  • Website: groundingwithruth.com
  • Instagram: @groundingwithruth
  • Facebook: Grounding with Ruth or my community group: The Enough Project
  • Email: ruth@groundingwithruth.com

Register for the free workshop: https://pages.groundingwithruth.ca/live-training-1

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