Calmly Coping

If you've ever worried that slowing down means you're losing your edge, this episode will change your mind. You'll learn why you feel the need to rush and do all the things always and immediately, along with practical tips for what to do about it so you can slow down, have space to breathe, and actually enjoy your life… while still working towards your goals. In this episode, you will learn: Why slowing down doesn't mean giving up your ambition The hidden beliefs fueling your need to rush Simple ways to slow down without losing momentum ——————— Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for high achievers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident from within. ——————— 🎓 Free 3-day Course: How To Calm Your Mind So You Can Finally Relax: https://calmlycoping.com/relax 💬 Submit a message, question, or suggestion to the podcast: https://calmlycoping.com/message ——————— Want more? 👩🏽‍💻 Work with me: My mission is to help you decrease your anxiety, declutter your mind, and say hello to a life of calm and balance. Learn more about my coaching, therapy, and course offerings here: https://becalmwithtati.com/work-with-me 👥 Join the Calmly Coping Group: The free supportive community for high-achievers with high-functioning anxiety. Join Today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmlyCoping 📝 Take the Free High-Functioning Anxiety Quiz: http://hfaquiz.com ——————— My favorite tools: 🧘🏽‍♀️ Mindfulness Meditation App*: https://mindfulnesscom-partner-program.pxf.io/x97kyd ✅ Todoist To-Do List App*: https://get.todoist.io/8e7o0ay8n081 ——————— Say hi on social: 🔗 Website: https://becalmwithtati.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/tatianaglpc 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianaglpc/ 📌 Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/tatianaglpc ——————— Intro/Outro Music: Rescue Me (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990 Ft: Copperhead Disclaimer All content here is for informational purposes only. This content does not replace the professional judgment of your own mental health provider. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for all individual questions and issues. *Links included in these show notes may be affiliate links. This means that I may earn a small commission for purchases made using these links (at no additional cost to you). All products that I share are products I use, love, and recommend.

Feeling guilty about taking a break? This podcast offers guided affirmations to help you embrace rest as essential for your well-being. It challenges the notion that your worth is tied to productivity. Learn to honor your body's need for recovery and view self-care as a strength, not a luxury. Discover how rest can foster creativity and clarity, and hear empowering tips for setting boundaries and nurturing yourself. By making self-care a priority, you can achieve a more balanced and calm life.

How many times have you heard that hard work is the only path to success? Or that if you're not grinding every second of the day, you're falling behind? It's everywhere—this idea that working harder, longer, and faster is the key to getting ahead. But what if that's not true? If you're someone who's constantly pushing yourself to the edge, sacrificing sleep, downtime, and even your health, you might feel like that's the price you have to pay for success. But what if you could achieve more by doing less? What if working smarter, not harder, is the real secret? In today's episode, we're going to break down the myth of overwork and explore how slowing down might actually be the key to getting ahead. In this episode, you will learn: The downsides of working hard (and how to shift your mindset around it) 5 practical strategies to skyrocket your productivity while working less How to improve your performance while caring for yourself at the same time Mentioned in episode: Escape Survival Mode and Heal Your Nervous System: https://www.becalmwithtati.com/heal-nervous-system/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/YDtmmN942Fg How to Delegate to Free Up Your Time (& Stress!): https://www.becalmwithtati.com/how-to-delegate/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/QmoQgjsgaYM ——————— Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for high achievers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident from within. ——————— 📝 Download the free guide: How to Be More Productive Without Burning Out: https://calmlycoping.com/productive ✨ Learn more about the Calm & Ambitious Resource Vault: https://www.calmlycoping.com/vault 💬 Submit a message, question, or suggestion to the podcast: https://calmlycoping.com/message ——————— Want more? 👩🏽‍💻 Work with me: My mission is to help you decrease your anxiety, declutter your mind, and say hello to a life of calm and balance. Learn more about my coaching, therapy, and course offerings here: https://becalmwithtati.com/work-with-me 👥 Join the Calmly Coping Group: The free supportive community for high-achievers with high-functioning anxiety. Join Today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmlyCoping 📝 Take the Free High-Functioning Anxiety Quiz: http://hfaquiz.com ——————— My favorite tools: 🧘🏽‍♀️ Mindfulness Meditation App*: https://mindfulnesscom-partner-program.pxf.io/x97kyd ✅ Todoist To-Do List App*: https://get.todoist.io/8e7o0ay8n081 ——————— Say hi on social: 🔗 Website: https://becalmwithtati.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/tatianaglpc 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianaglpc/ 📌 Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/tatianaglpc ——————— Intro/Outro Music: Rescue Me (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990 Ft: Copperhead Disclaimer All content here is for informational purposes only. This content does not replace the professional judgment of your own mental health provider. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for all individual questions and issues. *Links included in these show notes may be affiliate links. This means that I may earn a small commission for purchases made using these links (at no additional cost to you). All products that I share are products I use, love, and recommend.

In this conversation with Anna Dearmon Kornick, a time management coach and founder of the It's About Time Academy, listeners discover why high achievers grapple with overwhelm. Anna explains the pitfalls of multitasking and how context switching drains energy. She shares powerful strategies like theme days to maintain focus and emphasizes small, sustainable shifts over drastic changes. Lastly, Anna challenges the notion of work-life balance as a myth, encouraging personal definitions that foster true fulfillment.

Most people associate anxiety with inaction, but high-functioning anxiety often drives people to overperform. Discover how this coping mechanism can inadvertently lead to burnout and strained values. Learn about the common pattern that drains energy without awareness and the shift towards practicing 'just enough' to find balance. Tati shares powerful strategies to help reclaim your sense of calm and make self-care a priority in a high-achieving world.

Dive into the nuanced cycle of high-functioning anxiety, where constant overthinking and a fear of inadequacy keep you on a never-ending treadmill. Discover how the four stages—from anxiety and overdoing to negative self-criticism—interconnect in a downward spiral. Learn practical strategies to interrupt these patterns and the importance of awareness in facilitating change. Small, consistent adjustments can lead to meaningful shifts, helping you reclaim your sense of calm and balance!

Explore the hidden effects of high-functioning anxiety, from relentless overthinking to the toll it takes on sleep and relationships. Learn how productivity pressures keep you from deserving rest, and why these patterns are not personal failings. Discover a simple practice to gain awareness of these behaviors, and take the first step towards change. Join a supportive community that understands the challenges of high achievement intertwined with anxiety. No more feeling broken—it's time to reclaim your calm and balance!

If you've ever felt like burnout remedies just don't work for you, this episode might explain why. I'm joined by Lora Cheadle, JD, CHt—leadership wellness coach, TEDx speaker, and author—who introduces a powerful concept: sometimes what we think is burnout is actually betrayal. We explore how unspoken expectations, self-abandonment, and identity gaps can quietly exhaust us. This conversation is for every high achiever who's felt unappreciated, overextended, or lost in their own ambition. In this episode, you will learn: The key difference between burnout and betrayal How hidden expectations and self-betrayal fuel exhaustion Lora's FUEL UP method for healing and reclaiming energy How to shift from victimhood to empowerment Small daily shifts to protect your energy and honor your values Connect with Lora: It's Not Burnout It's Betrayal: 5 Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive Book: https://www.amazon.com/Its-Not-Burnout-Betrayal-Thrive/dp/B0DSTSTRN1 Free guide: Burnout Uncovered: https://workplace-burnout.com/the-top-3-ways-you-betray-yourself-every-day-and-how-to-stop/ Lora Cheadle's Website: www.workplace-burnout.com ——————— Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for high achievers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident from within. ——————— 💌 Subscribe to the Calmly Coping Newsletter: https://calmlycoping.com/newsletter 💬 Submit a message, question, or suggestion to the podcast: https://calmlycoping.com/message ——————— Want more? 👩🏽‍💻 Work with me: My mission is to help you decrease your anxiety, declutter your mind, and say hello to a life of calm and balance. Learn more about my coaching, therapy, and course offerings here: https://becalmwithtati.com/work-with-me 👥 Join the Calmly Coping Group: The free supportive community for high-achievers with high-functioning anxiety. Join Today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmlyCoping 📝 Take the Free High-Functioning Anxiety Quiz: http://hfaquiz.com ——————— My favorite tools: 🧘🏽‍♀️ Mindfulness Meditation App*: https://mindfulnesscom-partner-program.pxf.io/x97kyd ✅ Todoist To-Do List App*: https://get.todoist.io/8e7o0ay8n081 ——————— Say hi on social: 🔗 Website: https://becalmwithtati.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/tatianaglpc 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianaglpc/ 📌 Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/tatianaglpc ——————— Intro/Outro Music: Rescue Me (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990 Ft: Copperhead Disclaimer All content here is for informational purposes only. This content does not replace the professional judgment of your own mental health provider. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for all individual questions and issues. *Links included in these show notes may be affiliate links. This means that I may earn a small commission for purchases made using these links (at no additional cost to you). All products that I share are products I use, love, and recommend.

Discover the fascinating world of OCD and how it differs from anxiety and perfectionism. Learn about the spectrum of OCD, intrusive thoughts, and the vital role of compulsions. Explore the mistaken overlaps between these conditions and why traditional anxiety techniques might backfire. Get insights on effective treatments like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), complete with practical advice for managing everyday behaviors. Finally, understand that intrusive thoughts are a common human experience, and how to cope with them.

You're working hard. You're doing all the things. You're meeting deadlines, juggling responsibilities, and staying on top of everything... but you're also running on fumes. High performance is rewarded. But no one really talks about the cost. In today's episode, we're talking about how to perform at a high level without burning out. Because being successful shouldn't come at the expense of your well-being. In this episode, you will learn: Why high performers are especially prone to burnout — and how to spot it early. The mindset shift that turns rest and self-care into fuel for performance. Practical, research-informed strategies to help you stay effective and care for yourself. Sources: Effects of Chronic Stress on Cognitive Function: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352289524000663 Effects of Total and Partial Sleep Deprivation on Reflection Impulsivity and Risk-Taking: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7261660/ Related episodes: 9 essential mindset shifts for perfectionists: https://www.becalmwithtati.com/mindset-shifts-for-perfectionists/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/RmOn68XNQEI Do you have unrealistic expectations? https://www.becalmwithtati.com/unrealistic-expectations/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/xEkbSU53zJo Do you put too much pressure on yourself? https://www.becalmwithtati.com/stop-putting-pressure-on-yourself/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/9oxhdae1PMY How to set boundaries with work: https://www.becalmwithtati.com/work-boundaries/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/zUbJWUoeIYY ——————— Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for high achievers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident from within. ——————— ✨ Learn more about the brand new Calm & Ambitious Resource Vault: https://www.calmlycoping.com/vault 💬 Submit a message, question, or suggestion to the podcast: https://calmlycoping.com/message ——————— Want more? 👩🏽‍💻 Work with me: My mission is to help you decrease your anxiety, declutter your mind, and say hello to a life of calm and balance. Learn more about my coaching, therapy, and course offerings here: https://becalmwithtati.com/work-with-me 👥 Join the Calmly Coping Group: The free supportive community for high-achievers with high-functioning anxiety. Join Today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmlyCoping 📝 Take the Free High-Functioning Anxiety Quiz: http://hfaquiz.com ——————— My favorite tools: 🧘🏽‍♀️ Mindfulness Meditation App*: https://mindfulnesscom-partner-program.pxf.io/x97kyd ✅ Todoist To-Do List App*: https://get.todoist.io/8e7o0ay8n081 ——————— Say hi on social: 🔗 Website: https://becalmwithtati.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/tatianaglpc 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianaglpc/ 📌 Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/tatianaglpc ——————— Intro/Outro Music: Rescue Me (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990 Ft: Copperhead Disclaimer All content here is for informational purposes only. This content does not replace the professional judgment of your own mental health provider. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for all individual questions and issues. *Links included in these show notes may be affiliate links. This means that I may earn a small commission for purchases made using these links (at no additional cost to you). All products that I share are products I use, love, and recommend.