Episode 225: Cultivating Contentment

Being content with your life is something most of us strive for. And it's so within our reach. This week Shannon and Janine discuss ways to be cultivate contentment while still being open to change. Discussion topics include: • Janine's unremarkable but happy-making dog walk • Noticing the things that are enjoyable and going well • Paying attention to problems vs consciously focusing on the things that are okay • Feeling gratitude even during adversity • The value of a gratitude practice • Shannon's happiness-inducing hummingbird feeder • Asking yourself "What else could this mean?" when something goes awry • How Janine and Shannon feel fortunate to be glass-half-full people • Aspiring for better while also feeling content • Remember: Feeling content doesn't mean you're giving up • Allowing yourself to be content where you are while you consider how you might like things to be different Visit the show notes at www.gettingtogoodenough.com to see a beautiful photo of Shannon's cat!

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A podcast about overcoming perfectionism so you can do more of what you love. Your hosts are: Janine Adams, a Certified Professional Organizer, who is naturally good at good enough and Shannon Wilkinson, a Life Coach and recovering perfectionist who is learning to be better at good enough. Together they share tips, techniques and stories from their organizing and coaching practices, as well as their own lives, to help you find more peace, have less angst and take more action.