How to Be Enough

How to Be Enough (2024) offers a transformative approach to overcoming perfectionism by shifting from harsh self-judgment to genuine self-acceptance. Through seven key mindset changes, from embracing self-compassion to practicing emotional authenticity, the book provides practical strategies for breaking free from the cycle of never feeling good enough while maintaining healthy standards of excellence. 

• Those who have difficulty accepting compliments or celebrating their successes
• High-achieving professionals who struggle with imposter syndrome
• People-pleasers who have difficulty setting boundaries or saying no

Ellen Hendriksen serves as a clinical psychologist at Boston University's Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders, where she specializes in helping people overcome social anxiety and perfectionism. Her book How to Be Yourself (2018) reached readers worldwide through major media outlets including the New York Times, BBC News, and Harvard Business Review, while her expertise regularly features in Scientific American and Psychology Today.