How to Break Free from Achiever Fever with Claire Booth

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Jan 27, 2023

Claire Booth, entrepreneur, author, and CEO of Lux Insights, explores 'achiever fever'—the unhealthy obsession with success and its effects on mental health. She discusses how we can shift our self-worth beyond accomplishments and confront our inner critic. Claire shares valuable strategies for acceptance, letting go of what we can't change, and the importance of self-acceptance amid the battle of internal voices. With insights on emotional habits and reframing irritations into life lessons, she offers a refreshing perspective on achieving a balanced life.

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INSIGHT

Loving the Bad Wolf

The "bad wolf" (inner critic) can be a source of success, not just negativity.
Learn to love your bad wolf and develop a relationship with your "good wolf".

ANECDOTE

The Breaking Point

Claire Booth experienced anxiety, depression, and insomnia despite business success.
This led her to realize the need for change to avoid becoming a liability to her company.

INSIGHT

Achiever Fever Survey

A survey of self-reported achievers revealed high rates of insomnia, depression, and anxiety.
This highlights that these struggles are common among high-achieving individuals.

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South Dakota Stories

Volume 2

Various Authors

This series by the South Dakota Humanities Council gathers stories from residents across the state, exploring themes such as rural life, community, and historical events. Each volume offers a unique perspective on what it means to be a South Dakotan.

South Dakota Stories

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Various Authors

The South Dakota Humanities Council has published several volumes of stories that document various aspects of life in South Dakota. These collections include themes such as one-room country schools, country congregations, life on farms and ranches, and what it means to be a South Dakotan. The stories are written by residents of South Dakota and offer a glimpse into the state's history and culture.

South Dakota Stories

Various volumes, including 'One-room Country School', 'Country Congregations', 'On the Homefront', 'Life on the Farm & Ranch', and 'What Makes a South Dakotan'

Various contributors

The 'South Dakota Stories' series by the South Dakota Humanities Council includes multiple volumes, each focusing on a different aspect of life in South Dakota, such as rural schools, churches, wartime experiences, farm life, and what defines a South Dakotan. These stories are contributed by residents and offer a rich tapestry of experiences and perspectives.

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In 'The Achiever Fever Cure', Claire Booth shares her frank and inspiring story of recovery from the constant striving that led to anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Through her experiences and insights from other high-achieving professionals, Booth offers a path to a more balanced and fulfilling life. The book explores themes of mindfulness, self-reflection, and the importance of seeking guidance to challenge one's thoughts and behaviors.

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