On being good enough...

By James Wilson

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This is a podcast for people who are just getting by and would like help to get more out of life. Not to be the best, not to be amazing, not to perform at 100% everyday, but just to be good enough. To book an introductory call with James please visit https://calendly.com/wmaexpatcoaching/30-minute-introductory-call

Episode Date
Goals Need Values
Jun 11, 2026
Walk On
Jun 08, 2026
Treating Life As a Job
Jun 04, 2026
Rumination – A Time Stealer
Jun 01, 2026
The Power of “I Hope That...”
May 21, 2026
Guilt - Rushing to Punishment
May 18, 2026
Thursday Truth Check
May 14, 2026
The Conscious Mind Empowerment Method: More Than a Method
May 11, 2026
Thursday Thought Traps
May 07, 2026
The Daily Mirror Test
May 04, 2026
Having an Action Plan
Apr 30, 2026
Anger as a Secondary Emotion
Apr 27, 2026
The Big Four Emotions: Learning to Recognise Them
Apr 24, 2026
The Anxious Extrovert
Apr 22, 2026
Learning to Tolerate Uncertainty
Apr 20, 2026
Rational, Realistic, Healthy, Helpful Reframing
Apr 17, 2026
Life isn't a Hollywood Moment
Apr 15, 2026
The Time Machine Fallacy
Apr 13, 2026
Fear of Embarrassment
Apr 10, 2026
Self-Compassion: Thoughts & Emotions, Not Behaviour
Apr 08, 2026
Being Single-Minded
Apr 06, 2026
Easter Weekend — A Moment to Reset
Apr 03, 2026
Contentment vs. Happiness
Apr 01, 2026
Permission to Re-Engage in Life
Mar 30, 2026
Emotional Understanding Equals Emotional Regulation.
Mar 27, 2026
Why “Why” Is a Good Question
Mar 25, 2026
The Power of Kind Language
Mar 23, 2026
What is the Rooted Mind?
Mar 20, 2026
Surf the Wave of Anxiety
Mar 18, 2026
Why I’ve Banned the Word “Hobby”
Mar 16, 2026
Thought Busters
Mar 13, 2026
Two Mantras for a Calmer Mind
Mar 11, 2026
Understanding Resistance to Change
Mar 09, 2026
The Spirit of the Conscious Mind Empowerment Method
Mar 06, 2026
Motivation: The Ability to Act
Mar 04, 2026
Motivation: Reasons, Needs and Desires
Mar 02, 2026
The New Friday Focus Reset
Feb 27, 2026
Start Moving to the Action Point
Feb 25, 2026
The Multitasking Fallacy
Feb 23, 2026
How to Rebuild Confidence After a Setback
Feb 20, 2026
The Quiet Form of Confidence
Feb 18, 2026
Inner Confidence and the Mirror Test
Feb 16, 2026
Why Confidence Fades After Success
Feb 13, 2026
What Really Knocks Confidence Off Course
Feb 11, 2026
Inner Confidence vs Looking Confident
Feb 09, 2026
The Moment Confidence Actually Matters
Feb 06, 2026
You Don't Need Confidence, You Need Permission
Feb 04, 2026
Inner Confidence Isn’t a Feeling
Feb 02, 2026
Expat Edition - Building a New Support System
Jan 24, 2026
Intuition and the Two Minds
Jan 21, 2026
Motivation Without Certainty
Jan 19, 2026
When the Mind Says “I’m Unlovable”
Jan 16, 2026
From Rumination to Clarity
Jan 14, 2026
One Thousand Returns
Jan 12, 2026
Starting the Year with Self-Compassion
Jan 02, 2026
Mindful Valued Living at Christmas
Dec 24, 2025
Understanding the Big Four Emotions
Dec 22, 2025
Naming Your Upset
Dec 19, 2025
The Two Rooms of Empathy & Problem Solving
Dec 17, 2025
Finding Contentment, Not Chasing Happiness
Dec 15, 2025
Own the Verb
Dec 12, 2025
Micro Valued Living Activities
Dec 10, 2025
Courage within the Conscious Mind
Dec 08, 2025
Burnout Edition - The Mirror Test During Burnout.
Dec 05, 2025
The Burnout Recovery Rollercoaster
Dec 03, 2025
Burnout Edition - Rest as a Radical Act
Dec 01, 2025
Fear vs Worry
Nov 28, 2025
Navigating the Thanksgiving Mindset
Nov 26, 2025
Burnout Edition - When Is Motivation Not Motivation
Nov 24, 2025
Mindset Edition - The Power of Small Wins
Nov 21, 2025
Trauma in the Rooted Mind
Nov 19, 2025
Mindset Edition - The Two-Minds Reset
Nov 17, 2025
Mindset Edition Title - The Self-Compassion Shortcut
Nov 14, 2025
Love is a behaviour
Nov 12, 2025
When Motivation Fades
Nov 10, 2025
Mindset Edition - The Mirror Test of Mindset
Nov 07, 2025
Mindset and Meaning
Nov 05, 2025
Introducing CLEAR Goals
Nov 03, 2025
The Stories We Tell Ourselves
Oct 31, 2025
Mindset Edition - Progress, Not Perfection
Oct 29, 2025
Mindset Edition - The Power of the Pause
Oct 27, 2025
A Mindful Valued Living Summer
Jul 11, 2025
Burnout Edition - Mindful Valued Living in the Midst of Overwhelm
Jul 09, 2025
Executive Edition – Power With, Not Power Over
Jul 07, 2025
Boredom as the Default
Jul 04, 2025
Burnout Edition – Reframing “I Can’t Stop Now”
Jul 02, 2025
Executive Edition – Small Steps, Big Shifts
Jun 30, 2025
Psychological Flexibility
Jun 27, 2025
Burnout Edition - Self-Compassion isn't laziness
Jun 25, 2025
Executive Edition - The Boardroom and the Rooted Mind
Jun 23, 2025
Renaming “good” and “bad” emotions
Jun 20, 2025
Reset Before You Power Through
Jun 18, 2025
Executive Edition - The Mirror Test for Leaders
Jun 16, 2025
The Choice Point
Jun 13, 2025
Burnout Begins in Overdrive
Jun 11, 2025
Executive Edition – Leading Without Losing Yourself
Jun 09, 2025
Living with… Becoming a new parent
Jun 06, 2025
Burnout Isn’t a Badge of Honour
Jun 04, 2025
Executive Edition – Self-Compassion Is a Leadership Strategy
Jun 02, 2025
The Support Group in Your Mind
May 30, 2025
Gen Z’s Mental Health – A Wake-Up Call
May 28, 2025
Executive Edition – Reset Before You React
May 26, 2025
The Funeral Question
May 23, 2025
The Mirror Test
May 21, 2025
Executive Edition - The Power of Presence Over Availability
May 19, 2025
Beyond Hollywood Moments
May 16, 2025
A Moment for Mental Health
May 14, 2025
Expat Edition - Releasing Expat Guilt
May 12, 2025
Metaphorical Clouds in the Sky
May 09, 2025
Expat Edition - Supporting Expat Children’s Wellbeing
May 07, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: Expat Edition - Feeling at Home Abroad
May 05, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: Putting It on the Shelf
May 02, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: The Role of Community in Mental Health Support
Apr 30, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: Expat Edition - Reinventing Your Career in a New Country
Apr 28, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: Breaking Through External Barriers
Apr 25, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: Small Steps, Big Impact on Earth Day
Apr 23, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: Expat Edition - Navigating Cultural Differences in Relationships
Apr 21, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: Making Spring Break Meaningful
Apr 14, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: Interrupting the Loop of Unwanted Thoughts
Apr 11, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: Outsmarting the Algorithm, Protecting Your Peace
Apr 09, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: Expat Edition - Easing Expat Loneliness Through Small Acts of Connection
Apr 07, 2025
One Minute Wisdom : Going for Goals
Apr 04, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: Mental Health at Work
Apr 02, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: Expat Edition - Nurturing Long-Distance Friendships
Mar 31, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: Meeting Your Compassionate Other
Mar 28, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: Feeling Lonely in a Connected World
Mar 26, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: Managing Bureaucracy Stress with Clarity and Calm
Mar 24, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: The Power of Noticing You’re Stuck
Mar 21, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: Expat Edition - The Black Spot in Paradise
Mar 19, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: Managing Decision Fatigue Abroad
Mar 17, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: The Workability Test
Mar 14, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: The Mental Health Benefits of Mindfulness
Mar 12, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: Expat Edition - Handling Language Barriers at Work
Mar 10, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: The First Step to Change
Mar 07, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: Spot the Signs of Burnout Before It’s Too Late
Mar 05, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as an Expat
Mar 03, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: Focus Reset in 60 Seconds
Feb 28, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: Men’s Mental Health: Confronting Rising Suicide Rates
Feb 26, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: Expat Edition - Making Friends as an Expat
Feb 24, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: Living with Purpose Through Mindfulness
Feb 21, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: The Hidden Cost of Loot Boxes
Feb 19, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: Expat Edition - Cultural Grief
Feb 17, 2025
One Minute Wisdom – Generational Trauma and the Rooted Mind
Feb 14, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: Decisions Under Pressure
Feb 12, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: Expat Edition - Feeling Like an Outsider
Feb 10, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: Why SMART Goals Matter
Feb 07, 2025
One Minute Wisdom – Doomscrolling vs. Mindful Awareness
Feb 05, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: Expat Edition - The Expat Identity Shift
Feb 03, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: The Power of Self-Compassion
Jan 31, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: Reframing Obstacles
Jan 29, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: The Power of Connection
Jan 27, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: Coping with Extreme Weather
Jan 24, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: Embracing Change
Jan 22, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: Start Where You Are
Jan 20, 2025
One Minute Wisdom: New Year, New Intentions
Jan 01, 2025
One Minute Wisdom – Christmas Day: Mindful Valued Living
Dec 25, 2024
One Minute Wisdom: Breaking Down External Barriers
Dec 20, 2024
One Minute Wisdom: Building Resilience
Dec 18, 2024
One Minute Wisdom: Grounding the Conscious Mind with Sound
Dec 16, 2024
One Minute Wisdom: Values-Living This Christmas
Dec 13, 2024
One Minute Wisdom: Grounding with touch
Dec 11, 2024
One Minute Wisdom: Managing Procrastination
Dec 09, 2024
One Minute Wisdom: The Conscious Mind
Dec 06, 2024
One Minute Wisdom: Facing Intolerance
Dec 04, 2024
One Minute Wisdom: Self doubt
Dec 02, 2024
One Minute Wisdom: Noticing the Rooted Mind
Nov 29, 2024
One Minute Wisdom: A values-based Thanksgiving
Nov 27, 2024
One Minute Wisdom: Empathy v Problem Solving
Nov 25, 2024
One Minute Wisdom: A Movement Minute
Nov 22, 2024
Living with... Trauma
Nov 20, 2024
One Minute Wisdom: Monday Morning Acceptance
Nov 18, 2024
One Minute Wisdom: Friday Focus Reset
Nov 15, 2024
One Minute Wisdom: Tackling External Barriers
Nov 13, 2024
One Minute Wisdom: Self-compassion
Nov 11, 2024
One Minute Wisdom: Introducing the Two Minds Approach
Nov 08, 2024
One Minute Wisdom: Seasonal Affective Disorder
Nov 06, 2024
One Minute Wisdom: Election Anxiety
Nov 04, 2024
One Minute Wisdom: Planning a values-based weekend
Nov 01, 2024
One Minute Wisdom: Unpacking Internal Barriers to Change
Oct 30, 2024
OMW - Self-Compassion Exercise
Oct 28, 2024
One Minute Wisdom: Introducing Self-Compassion
Oct 28, 2024
One Minute Wisdom: The 5-minute Question
Oct 25, 2024
One Minute Wisdom
Oct 23, 2024
OMW - Focus Reset
Oct 23, 2024
Living with... ADHD
Sep 27, 2024
Living with... Anxiety
Mar 19, 2024
Living with… Sadness & Grief
Feb 09, 2024
Living with... Anger
Jan 16, 2024
Living with... Guilt
Jan 03, 2024
Step 4. Mindful Valued Living
Oct 01, 2023
Step 3. Reframing
Sep 11, 2023
Step 2. Self-Compassion
Aug 22, 2023
Step 1. Focus Reset
Jun 18, 2023
Uncover your barriers to success with the ABC Exercise
Jun 13, 2023
Goal Setting & Motivation
Jun 09, 2023
The Rooted Mind v. The Conscious Mind
Jun 08, 2023
Introducing the podcast & The Mirror Test
Jun 04, 2023