Hi I’m Anxious - Over-functioning, anxiety management, high achieving women, anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism

You’ve identified it’s time for you to slow down or take a break.  Look at you, sweet high achiever - noticing your own needs!  But, now what do you do?  In this episode, I’ll share 3 things you can do when you’ve recognized it’s time to slow down or take a break - because I know you, you want tools!  I got you, sweet high achiever!

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Slow down to speed up.  Have you heard this phrase, or something similar, and cringed?  I know you, sweet high achiever, and you are not one to rest or slow down.  But - you also know - you need rest and breaks.  They are part of life!  In this episode, we’ll talk about ways that you can figure out if it’s time for you to slow down, rest or take a break.  And don’t worry - because this is only part one.  I won’t leave you hanging a...

Anxious high achiever, I know you’re a planner!  But are you planning in a way to maximize your anxiety avoidance and overwhelm reduction?  In this episode, I’ll share a few ways that you can do this to help your planning work for you and reduce your anxiety.

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As a high achiever, you’re likely ready or due for a refresh?  It’s time for a spring cleaning for your mind sweet soul.  In this episode, I’ll share four simple ways you can do this.

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There are a number of terms related to or similar to anxiety - stress, worry, fear.  Sometimes we use them interchangeably, but sometimes we use them for unique, specific purposes.  In this episode, we’ll explore each of these terms, and how becoming familiar with their differences and how to use them, we can better understand our own anxiety, and perhaps even lessen it.

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Sometimes anxiety can threaten to overwhelm is, right sweet high achiever?  Using your senses is a tool that is always available to you, no matter what situation you’re in.  And this tool, can help you to calm your anxiety quickly.  In this episode, I’ll share some specific examples of ways that you can use your senses to calm yourself and your anxiety.

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The holidays are approaching, which could mean an opportunity for your anxieties to run wild, especially if you’re an anxious high achiever.  In this episode, I’ll share some ways you can identify in advance what might trigger your anxieties, and how you can plan for and overcome that, so you can actually enjoy the holiday, rather than dread them or feel even more anxious afterward.

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Are you talking to others about your anxiety?  Do you struggle with who to talk to about your anxiety?  Or do you struggle to decide what to share with them?  If this is you, listen to today’s episode, because it might help you decide who to talk to.

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I don’t have time.  You say it, maybe without even thinking - but is it serving you. If you ever say, I don’t have time, it might be disempowering you, and making you feel more anxious!  But don’t worry, because in this episode, I’ll share a mindset shift that you can make to help take back your power and help relieve your anxiety.

Wishing you freedom to live the life you want, despite anxiety,

Katy

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I’m sorry.  It’s so easy to say, isn’t it?  But -is it serving you - or those around you?  Or is it simply exacerbating problems for you, causing you to be more overwhelmed and anxious?  

If you’ve ever caught yourself apologizing when you didn’t need to, or over-apologizing, then this episode is for you!

Wishing you freedom to live the life you want, despite anxiety,

Katy

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You know grace when you see it, right?  That person who exudes grace as they enter a room or speak - she’s got it!  And you offer grace to others all the time, don’t you sweet high achiever?  No worries, you can take on a little more, wait a little longer, make do with what you’ve been given.  

However, did you know, that you can offer grace to yourself?  Best of all - you can do it RIGHT NOW.  And - it’ll likely help you to feel...

Are you feeling overwhelmed and stuck?  Then, sweet sister, this is a show that you DO NOT want to miss!

I’ll share with you something you can do, starting today, to figure out why you’re feeling overwhelmed and stuck, and then get out of it fast using tools you have available to you right now.

Wishing you freedom to live the life you want, despite anxiety,

Katy

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Hey, hey sweet friend!  I took a break from the podcast, and I’m back!  I can’t wait to share with you a little about what has gone on during the break, and what’s up next.  I hope you’ll join me.

Wishing you freedom to live the life you want, despite anxiety,

Katy

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You KNOW there is more to life that what you’re anxious about.  You know what’s important in life - but do you take the time to reflect on that enough?  In this episode, we’ll talk about taking time to reflect on the things in our lives that really matter.

I hope this episode helps you, friend!

Wishing you freedom to live the life you want, despite anxiety,

Katy

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Explaining ourselves can be important, at times, but as high achievers we may be compelled to do this beyond times when it’s helpful.  To add insult to injury, we can often overthink how we can or should or did explain ourselves to others, sometimes beating ourselves up in the process.  In this episode, I’ll discuss how to decide if you really want to explain yourself, and if you do, how to do it without overthinking causing yourse...

You know that feeling, sweet high achiever.  The feeling you get when it’s time for the next step in your personal journey, the invitation for you to grow.  This feeling can be really uncomfortable, and often challenging.  In this episode I’ll share two things you MUST do when you’re feeling uncomfortable and ready for growth.

I hope this episode helps you, friend!

Wishing you freedom to live the life you want, despite anxiety,

There are so many tools available to us to help us with our anxiety.  You know about most of them, but are you actually USING them?  Affirmations are a simple, effective tool you can use to help you with your anxiety.  In this episode, we’ll discuss some simple affirmations I use that help me, and how you can choose and use affirmations just for yourself.

I hope this episode helps you, friend!

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Processes are so important, and high achievers tend to have lots of processes in place.  Many of these processes help us, but some could be working against us.  This is where systems come in.  In this episode I’ll share about processes and systems, the difference, and why you may want to expand your use of processes to include entire systems.

I hope this episode helps you, friend!

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Sleep can be a challenge, especially for high achievers who struggle with anxiety.  We all know that good sleep hygiene is important, but it can still be a struggle.  In this episode, I’ll share a sleep talkdown that I use for myself that you can use to help you fall asleep.

I hope this episode helps you, friend!

Wishing you freedom to live the life you want, despite anxiety,

Katy

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