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The Suzanne Venker Show

Ep. 194: How to Stop Overachieving

Jan 25, 2024
The podcast discusses the harmful effects of overachieving for women's physical and mental health, offering strategies to break the cycle. It explores the motivations behind overachievement, the importance of embracing discomfort for personal growth, and the negative consequences on relationships. The episode advocates for setting boundaries and shifting perspectives for a more balanced approach to achievement.
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  • Overachieving stems from anxiety and seeks safety through high performance, impacting mental health negatively.
  • Strategies to stop overachieving include setting boundaries, understanding real threats, and addressing control issues for mental well-being.

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Understanding Overachieving and Its Consequences

Overachieving is identified as a common behavior driven by anxiety and stress, leading individuals to seek safety through high performance. This pattern, highlighted by a neuropsychologist, is one of the 'overs' such as overworking, overachieving, and overthinking, aimed at alleviating fear. However, overachieving is shown to be counterproductive, similar to the myth of multitasking, as it undermines mental and physical well-being. Despite acknowledging the negative impact, individuals often continue overachieving to feel safe and relevant, reflecting deeper psychological needs and a control-seeking mechanism.

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