Why “Good Job” Is Doing Less Than You Think (And What to Say Instead)

Why “Good Job” Is Doing Less Than You Think (And What to Say Instead)

Chandra Eden
Published on: 01/02/2026

“Good job” feels encouraging—but it often stops short. This insightful, lightly funny post shows how shifting to effort-based encouragement like “you worked hard on that” builds real confidence, resilience, and motivation that lasts.

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