If you put 80% of your effort (instead of 150%) into a project, would anyone notice? Often, putting in 80% of the effort creates results that are indistinguishable from 100%, but with significantly less stress and overwhelm. This ‘good enough’ may be exactly what you need.

Imagine hosting a dinner party. If you give in to perfectionism, you might spend days preparing, ensuring everything is flawless. But embracing ‘good enough’ might mean purchasing the appetisers or asking your guests to bring some side dishes and focusing your energy on enjoying the evening with them. Less stress, more connection, more peace of mind.

In my coaching work, I often see clients paralysed by the need to over-prepare or over-perform. When I challenge them to try out the 80% approach they discover – to their surprise – that they accomplish the same results with less pressure. That feels liberating.

3 ways to prioritise peace over perfectionism