Calmly Coping

If you're feeling overwhelmed, you're in the right place. Overwhelm can be triggered by a high workload, emotional stress, life transitions, information overload, and perfectionism, just to give a few examples. In today's episode, I'm going to share practical tips and insights to help you navigate those intense feelings of overwhelm, regain your balance, and find your calm. So, grab your favorite...

Are you feeling emotionally and physically exhausted from work and/or other responsibilities? Burnout can leave you feeling hopeless, drained, and stuck, but it doesn't have to be that way. I specialize in helping clients recover from burnout so they can stop surviving and being thriving. Today, I'll share the strategy I use to help my clients go from overwhelmed to calm. Stay to the end to see ho...

If you've been feeling constantly on edge, overwhelmed, anxious, or just stuck in a cycle of never-ending stress, then you might be functioning in survival mode. This can be exhausting and harmful to your mental and physical health. Stay tuned as I share my top therapist-approved tips to help you heal your nervous system so you can find calm and regain a sense of peace in your life.   In this epis...

I can't even begin to count the amount of times I've heard from people who just found me or are just beginning to work with me, "I've tried journaling but I don't know how to do it!" Or, "Journaling just turns into a giant brain dump and I can write forever but then I feel like nothing changes." If this sounds like you, then you are absolutely not alone. Journaling is something you may have heard...

Imagine waking up every day feeling drained, anxious, and overwhelmed, all because of a tiny device in your pocket. Your phone, a source of constant negativity, comparison, and pressure to always be connected, is quietly destroying your mental health. In the next few minutes, I'll share how these subtle yet powerful effects impact you daily and share practical steps to reclaim your peace and menta...

In honor of the 200th episode of Calmly Coping, I recorded this episode to address YOUR questions. During this episode, I'll be covering: How to deal with constantly replaying conversations in your head How other people can heighten our own anxiety How to manage high-functioning anxiety symptoms for women during their period and coping with PMS symptoms How to get out of the "freeze" response in s...

This is a guided affirmations exercise for perfectionism to help you overcome your all-or-nothing ways of thinking if you struggle with a fear of failure, making mistakes, procrastinating, overthinking things, and being hard on yourself because of the desire for perfection in everything you do. When repeated regularly, positive affirmations help to rewire your brain and effectively change the way...

If you find yourself perpetually rushing through your life from one task to the next, one event to the next, one milestone to the next, with a constant internal state of urgency and rushing, then this episode is for you. Maybe you look back on your day or on time with your loved ones and wonder: where was I? It's possible you were so focused on getting to the next thing that you weren't fully pres...

Your morning can set the tone for the rest of your day. And when you're feeling anxious and overwhelmed with life, it can be challenging to make time for a morning routine that helps you care for yourself and feel calm, productive, and present. But it doesn't have to be that way. Here are my top tips to help you craft an ideal morning routine that fits YOUR life and schedule so you can increase ca...

I have been meditating for the past 10 years on and off, and it is one of the things that has massively reduced my anxiety and improved my relationship with myself. But, for the past few months or so, I have fallen out of the habit of meditation. Because of that, I created a challenge for myself: meditate for at least 15 minutes for 30 days straight. In this episode, I'll be sharing my journey, wh...

Having a difficult coworker can be challenging and interfere with your work satisfaction and possibly make it more difficult for you to get your own work done. We spend much of our time at work, therefore it can be powerful to know what to do when you have a difficult coworker, because sometimes just ignoring it or hoping it will get better isn't enough. In this episode, we'll explore practical wa...

It's possible to transform from feeling overwhelmed with work and never having time to relax or for your personal life (including hobbies, relationships, etc.) to feeling calmer from within and having more time and energy for the things and people you love most. And it doesn't require quitting your job or making huge external changes. These changes can occur from the inside out, and today I'll sha...

Are you feeling inundated with to-do list tasks, responsibilities, and an incessantly busy schedule? It might feel like you never have time for yourself, and when you do have time, your mind is endlessly swirling with worries, overwhelming emotions, and more. It is possible to get a break from the incessant overwhelm you feel, and in this episode where going to explore the truth behind WHY you're...

We've all been there: you know you need to relax and take a step back from work, but it's so hard to actually put into practice. Your mind won't stop racing with the tasks on your never-ending to-do list when you try to relax, and you worry about dropping the ball before you've even had the chance to step away. It doesn't have to be this way, and you DESERVE to take time for rest and relaxation. I...

STOP being so hard on yourself. I know that you think that being hard on yourself is helping you to get things done and is what you need to do in order to accomplish things. However, it's oftentimes the opposite of that. And even if you recognize that being hard on yourself isn't helping you, it can really be hard to get out of that pattern. In this episode, I share more about the reasons underlyi...

Managing employees can be both rewarding and difficult; it can be difficult to set expectations, manage team performance, and make tough decisions under pressure, all while managing your own workload and responsibilities. This can lead to heightened anxiety and stress as a leader. In today's episode, we're focusing on how to navigate these challenges with practical strategies. From recognizing you...

Feeling like the fear of failure is constantly whispering in your ear, telling you you're not good enough or that you're bound to fail? This fear can lead to anxiety, procrastination, and a desire to push yourself too hard or self-sabotage when taking steps towards your goals. In today's episode, we're diving into this fear that holds us back, and I'm here to share some comforting words and practi...

Do you ever find yourself caught in a whirlwind of worst-case scenario thoughts that seem to spiral out of control, especially when you're trying to focus or relax? It's like your mind is speeding on a track of worries, doubts, and what-ifs, making it hard to catch your breath or find peace. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone, and today's episode is just for you. We're going to explore a si...

Today I want to share a guided affirmations exercise for confidence and self-worth for high achievers to help you reprogram your mind if you struggle with self-doubt, overthinking, comparing yourself to others, and putting a lot of pressure on yourself. When you repeat positive affirmations, you are effectively rewiring your brain and creating new neural pathways that will make it easier for you t...

Whether you are an entrepreneur or freelancer, have a brick-and-mortar or online business, sell products or provide services, or are an influencer or content creator, there are many unique challenges that come with being self-employed. Facing the pressures of customer or client demands, financial uncertainty, and the solitude of working independently are just a few of the situations that can provo...

Feeling buried under a mountain of tasks and deadlines? Struggling to catch your breath in the relentless whirlwind of work demands? If you're feeling overwhelmed with work, you're not alone. In this episode of Calmly Coping, we're diving deep into the challenges of work overload and the toll it can take on your well-being. I'll be giving you a pep talk to help you regain your footing, find balanc...

Do you feel like your life revolves entirely around your career? Do you find yourself tirelessly working towards success, yet struggle to define who you are outside of your job? If you're nodding along, you're not alone. Many ambitious professionals face the challenge of maintaining work-life balance and discovering an identity beyond their careers. The pressure to excel in your profession can som...

In today's episode, we're going to talk about why high-functioning anxiety is a breeding ground for burnout, and what you can do about it. If you struggle with high-functioning anxiety and are feeling burnt-out, or fear that you're heading towards burnout, then this episode is perfect for you.   In this episode, you will learn: The warning signs of burnout and signs of high-functioning anxiety Why...

Have you been procrastinating going to therapy? Maybe you are in a place where you're struggling: you're burnt-out, overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or all of the above… and you know therapy might help, but you just haven't taken the leap. It feels hard to take that first step and there are so many fears that arise and rationalizations that make it easier for you to put off. Many people wait weeks...

Have you ever found yourself caught in a cycle of taking out your stress and frustration on the ones you love? Maybe you're familiar with the guilt that follows, yet the pattern seems challenging to break. It's a common struggle—one that impacts relationships and takes a toll on your well-being. In today's episode, we're diving into the intricacies of managing stress without harming the relationsh...