"How to Be Enough provides a guide to breaking free from self-criticism so you can live a life of joy and fulfillment."

— OLGA KHAZAN

staff writer for The Atlantic and author of Weird: The Power of Being an Outsider in an Insider World

Do you set demanding standards for yourself? If so, a lot likely goes well in your life: your high standards and hard work pay off. But privately, you may feel like you’re falling behind, faking it, or different from everybody else.

This is perfectionism, a mindset that demands we perform as superbly as possible to be sufficient as a person. And for everyone who struggles with it, it’s a misnomer: perfectionism isn’t about striving to be perfect. It’s about never feeling good enough. 

How to Be Enough promises that you don’t need a “new you”―you don’t even have to do anything overtly differently. But small shifts in mindset can help us discover a kinder, gentler regard for ourselves without abandoning all that our hard work and high standards have gotten us. With compassion and humor, Hendriksen lays out a clear, effective, and empowering guide to enjoy rather than improve, be real rather than impressive, and be good to yourself when you’re wired to be hard on yourself.  

Preorder your copy today! As a thank you gift from me, I’ll send you a video where we walk through my 3 favorite exercises from How to Be Enough.

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"This book is a groundbreaking road map to finally being your true, authentic self."

— Susan Cain

New York Times, USA Today and nationally bestselling author of Quiet

Weaving together cutting-edge science, concrete tips, and the compelling stories of real people who have risen above their social anxiety, Dr. Ellen Hendriksen proposes a groundbreaking idea: you already have everything you need to succeed in any unfamiliar social situation.

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Dr. Ellen Hendriksen is a clinical psychologist who will help you calm anxiety and be your authentic self.

Her scientifically-based, zero-judgment approach will help you stop second-guessing yourself and build true confidence.