Calmly Coping

Dr. Eugene K. Choi, Pharm. D, is a Certified Transformational Mindset coach that helps talented, heart-driven leaders operate at their highest levels of clarity, energy and focus. With a background in clinical pharmacy, neuroscience, and business coaching, his unique science-backed process, along with the use of groundbreaking technology, helps entrepreneurs figure out how to dramatically improve...

Olly got started in the business world after 7 years as an independent personal trainer. As he started online, he rapidly built a company to over 15 staff in his mid-20s, helping thousands of clients upgrade their body, energy and productivity through a 4-step system he has agreed to share with us.   His unique perspective of both running a successful multi 7-figure company and understanding the b...

The two sides battling within high-functioning anxiety: The side that wants to achieve, perform, succeed, please, and do things perfectly... and the side that wants to relax, let go, disconnect, and switch off. This is an experience I witness over and over again in those who struggle with high-functioning anxiety. So how can you reconcile these differences going on within? I'll be talking about th...

We all have bad days, so if you're having one right now, I want you to know that you're not alone. I also want you to know that not all hope is lost! Tune in to hear some inspiration that will help you get through this tough day.   In this episode, you will learn: How you might be making a bad day worse (without even realizing it) The pep talk you need to hear when you're struggling How to sprinkl...

It's tempting to want to make the "right" or the "best" decision when you're confronted with a decision to make. When you struggle with high-functioning anxiety, it can feel paralyzing because of the pressure you might put on yourself to thoroughly think through decisions because you may be trying to avoid a negative outcome or feelings of regret. What can you do about this? Let's talk about how t...

Mindfulness has changed my relationship with anxiety... forever. I know this might sound grandiose, but it's honestly true. I often discuss mindfulness and meditation with my clients and find that there are many myths and misunderstandings when it comes to the topic. In this episode, I'll be discussing practical tips for how you can practice mindfulness and reduce anxiety in the process.   In this...

Is it just me? It's that feeling of panic and rumination that occurs when you just remembered something or just heard something that you know you need to revisit later and you don't want to forget. So you repeat the thing over and over again in your mind, because you're afraid if you don't... then it will be gone and you'll have forgotten something important or valuable (and this especially happen...

Is balance even possible? In today's fast-paced lifestyle with constant responsibilities and distractions vying for our attention, it can be difficult to achieve work-life balance or even know what that looks like. In this podcast episode, I'll be discussing the consequences of NOT having balance in your life, and what you need to know in order to have improved work-life balance.   In this episode...

It's Q&A time! In this episode, I will be answering your submitted questions related to high-functioning anxiety, mental health, work-life balance, and more!   Here are the questions I address in this episode: The connection between high-functioning anxiety and depression How to cope during periods of change and transition Can you relapse back into panic and anxiety if you don't practice mindfulne...

In this podcast episode, I spoke with Jamie Varon, Author and Designer. We discuss Jamie's new book, Radically Content, about how to find happiness in a world that conditions us to feel as though we need to earn our happiness. Jamie Varon's writing has been seen across the internet for over a decade, from her early days of personal blogging all the way to features in publications such as Teen Vogu...

In this podcast episode, I spoke with Theresa Lear Levine, Founder of Becoming More Me, all about EFT Tapping and how to use it to regulate your nervous system to decrease anxiety. Theresa's own struggles as a high-achieving mompreneur with trauma, ADHD and high-functioning anxiety escalated into chaos and self-doubt and led her on a journey to regain inner peace, confidence and self-love. She lea...

Are you really hard on yourself? Do you have high and unrealistic expectations? Do you criticize yourself anytime you make the smallest mistake? Are you a perfectionist? Do you beat yourself up and speak harshly to yourself? Are you your own worst critic?   When you're a high-achiever who struggles with anxiety and/or high-functioning anxiety, it's common to be particularly hard on yourself. You m...

Are you an "overachiever"? You know, the kind of person who always has a million things they're doing at once, is often focused on achievement and accomplishing more, has really high expectations for themselves (and can be a perfectionist), and always goes above and beyond on tasks and projects? It's not a bad thing to be an overachiever, and I often hesitate using the phrase "over"achiever becaus...

Many of the high-achievers I speak to struggle with feeling confident. And one of the signs of high-functioning anxiety is struggling with self-doubt and insecurity. When you tend to overthink things and focus on the negative, it can be so easy to fall into a trap of low confidence. And I have good news: this is something you can change! Learn how to feel more confident from within, especially if...

Time management will never work if you aren't managing your energy and attention at the same time. You might have heard phrases such as, "work smarter, not harder" or "getting more done in less time." These things can only occur when you properly learn how to manage your energy and attention, and are even more important to be aware of when you're prone to overwhelm and anxiety. Check out this epis...

When you're often stuck in your head overthinking things, it can be really hard to be present in your life. Even when you finally sit down to take a break or relax, it can feel as though the thoughts just show up even more , making it hard to fully experience your life. Maybe you feel like it's hard to be fully present with friends, family members, or colleagues because of the inner monologue that...

How does high-functioning anxiety impact your relationships? Does it affect them at all? And if it does... how do you cope with it? How do you communicate how you're feeling and what your experience is to your partner so that you can have a healthier relationship? That's what I'll be talking about in today's episode, so stay tuned so you can find out.   In this episode you will learn: How high-fun...

This is the pep-talk you didn't know you needed if you struggle with high-functioning anxiety. Change IS possible for you, learn how you can do it even if the idea overwhelms you.   *This is a replay of a Facebook live I recorded in my free group, Calmly Coping, on 2/3/22.   ++++++++ Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for overthinkers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you...

I've often heard people say that "work-life balance" is a myth, or that balance in general is a myth. To this, I wholeheartedly disagree. Not only do I believe that balance is NOT a myth, but I believe that balance is essential. I just believe that there is more nuance within balance than those who think it's not possible recognize. So let's talk all about that today in part 3 of the calm & ambiti...

When I used to work at a community mental health agency with children and adolescents, I often taught them about the importance of having a "toolbox" of coping skills when it comes to managing anxiety and depression. This is also true for high-functioning anxiety, and is so important because in moments of increased stress and anxiety (or decreased mood) is when it's often the most difficult to acc...

By far, the #1 struggle I hear from people struggling with high-functioning anxiety is overthinking. That's because the background chatter of thoughts and over-analysis of situations, future and past, can be uncomfortable and make it difficult to feel calm and slow down. That's when it's important to take a step back and declutter your mind from all the thoughts, worries, fears, and difficult emot...

"People with "high-functioning anxiety" are described as productive, perfectionistic overachievers who suffer from fear and extreme self-criticism below the surface (Morgan, 2017)."   When you struggle with high-functioning anxiety, this disparity between what you present to others on the outside, and what you struggle with on the inside can be challenging- and you might not even realize that anyt...

Imposter syndrome is defined as "the persistent inability to believe that one's success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one's own efforts or skills." It's a pattern of self-doubt and a fear that other people will find you out as a "fraud" and realize you actually aren't qualified. In this episode, I'll be sharing why you struggle with imposter syndrome, and how to deal...

High-functioning anxiety can show up a lot at work, and it's important to recognize how to cope with it so you can prevent sliding into burnout, more stress, and frustration. Some of the ways high-functioning anxiety shows up at work that I'll be talking about include: people-pleasing, overworking, putting too much pressure on yourself, poor boundaries, overthinking, anxiety, burnout, self-doubt,...

Picture this: you wake up for the day feeling refreshed, step out of bed, and look at the sunlight pouring in through your window.  Instead of rushing to jump in the shower and start work, you take your time and do the things that light you up. Some of the benefits of a morning routine include feeling more productive before your day actually starts, taking time for yourself, and focusing on import...