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In this episode, I’m exploring how many women quietly carry unrealistic, outdated, or impossible standards for what “doing their best” is supposed to look like — especially in seasons of motherhood, transition, chronic stress, changing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

• the difference between realistic excellence and performative perfection
• why “doing your best” is not a fixed standard
• how changing seasons require changing expectations
• overfunctioning vs faithful stewardship
• the importance of compassionate self-awareness
• and how God may be more interested in wholeness than flawless performance

If you’ve been feeling behind, stretched thin, frustrated with yourself, or unsure how to define “success” in your current season, I hope this conversation helps you breathe a little deeper and approach yourself with greater wisdom and grace.

What would a more honest and compassionate definition of “doing your best” look like in this season?

• Matthew 5:48
• Reflection on biblical wholeness, maturity, and spiritual formation
• “Strive for excellence, not perfection”

The God-Given Gifts Chat is a one-on-one conversation where we explore:

• what’s going on in your current season,
• where you may be experiencing unnecessary friction,
• what seems to light you up,
• and possible life-giving next steps or shifts.

It’s also a space to discern whether deeper coaching support may be a good fit for you.

A quick summer update: I'm intentionally keeping my calendar lighter this summer so I can serve well and stay present with my family. Because of that, I'll only be opening 4 God-Given Gifts Chat spots across June and July. If a conversation has been on your heart, I'd love to connect.

📲God-Given Gifts Chat

https://coffeechatsandyogamats.com/giftchat

The Discover Your God-Given Gifts Coaching Experience is a personalized coaching experience designed to help women:

• better understand their wiring, strengths, and patterns,
• recognize both gifts and limitations with greater clarity,
• develop healthier rhythms and expectations,
• and lead their lives with more peace, confidence, wisdom, and intention.

You can learn more through the links in the show notes or by emailing me at hello@coffeehcatsandyogmats.com with the word GIFT.

Wondering what your God-given gifts actually are and how to honor them in the middle of real life (not just the highlight reel)? Let’s talk. 💬

The best place to start is a free God-Given Gifts Chat — an audio + text convo inside Voxer (no Zoom required, promise). We’ll:

• Check in on your current season

• Name 1 gift

• Brainstorm 1 simple next step you can take

No pressure. No pretending. Just a grace-filled space to help you get unstuck and move forward with a little more clarity and confidence.

✨Book your God-Given Gifts Chat — or just reply to any email from me with "I'm curious" and I’ll send you the details.

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