51. What women misunderstand about “doing their best”

God-Given Gifts in Real Life · Jul 9, 2026 · 15m

Perfection is a terrible goal.

In this episode, I’m exploring how many women quietly carry unrealistic, outdated, or impossible standards for what “doing their best” is supposed to look like — especially in seasons of motherhood, transition, chronic stress, changing capacity, or growing responsibilities.

I share personal examples from my own life, including shifting exercise rhythms, building a coaching business during motherhood, and learning to reassess expectations with greater honesty and compassion instead of constantly measuring myself against unrealistic ideals.

We also talk about:

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