Hi I’m Anxious - Over-functioning, anxiety management, high achieving women, anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism

Sometimes anxiety can threaten to overwhelm is, right sweet high achiever?  Using your senses is a tool that is always available to you, no matter what situation you’re in.  And this tool, can help you to calm your anxiety quickly.  In this episode, I’ll share some specific examples of ways that you can use your senses to calm yourself and your anxiety.   And if you want to, join our free Facebook...

The holidays are approaching, which could mean an opportunity for your anxieties to run wild, especially if you’re an anxious high achiever.  In this episode, I’ll share some ways you can identify in advance what might trigger your anxieties, and how you can plan for and overcome that, so you can actually enjoy the holiday, rather than dread them or feel even more anxious afterward.   And if you w...

Are you talking to others about your anxiety?  Do you struggle with who to talk to about your anxiety?  Or do you struggle to decide what to share with them?  If this is you, listen to today’s episode, because it might help you decide who to talk to.   And if you want to, join our free Facebook group !  It’s an incredible community of high achievers who struggle with anxiety - just like you - and...

I don’t have time.  You say it, maybe without even thinking - but is it serving you. If you ever say, I don’t have time, it might be disempowering you, and making you feel more anxious!  But don’t worry, because in this episode, I’ll share a mindset shift that you can make to help take back your power and help relieve your anxiety.   Wishing you freedom to live the life you want, despite anxiety,...

I’m sorry.  It’s so easy to say, isn’t it?  But -is it serving you - or those around you?  Or is it simply exacerbating problems for you, causing you to be more overwhelmed and anxious?     If you’ve ever caught yourself apologizing when you didn’t need to, or over-apologizing, then this episode is for you!   Wishing you freedom to live the life you want, despite anxiety,   Katy   P.S. Would you p...

You know grace when you see it, right?  That person who exudes grace as they enter a room or speak - she’s got it!  And you offer grace to others all the time, don’t you sweet high achiever?  No worries, you can take on a little more, wait a little longer, make do with what you’ve been given.     However, did you know, that you can offer grace to yourself?  Best of all - you can do it RIGHT NOW. ...

Are you feeling overwhelmed and stuck?  Then, sweet sister, this is a show that you DO NOT want to miss!   I’ll share with you something you can do, starting today, to figure out why you’re feeling overwhelmed and stuck, and then get out of it fast using tools you have available to you right now.   Wishing you freedom to live the life you want, despite anxiety,   Katy   P.S. Would you please leave...

Hey, hey sweet friend!  I took a break from the podcast, and I’m back!  I can’t wait to share with you a little about what has gone on during the break, and what’s up next.  I hope you’ll join me.   Wishing you freedom to live the life you want, despite anxiety,   Katy   P.S. Would you please leave me a podcast review on Apple podcasts? I would be so grateful if you would take the time to rate and...

You KNOW there is more to life that what you’re anxious about.  You know what’s important in life - but do you take the time to reflect on that enough?  In this episode, we’ll talk about taking time to reflect on the things in our lives that really matter.   I hope this episode helps you, friend!   Wishing you freedom to live the life you want, despite anxiety,   Katy   P.S. Would you please leave...

Explaining ourselves can be important, at times, but as high achievers we may be compelled to do this beyond times when it’s helpful.  To add insult to injury, we can often overthink how we can or should or did explain ourselves to others, sometimes beating ourselves up in the process.  In this episode, I’ll discuss how to decide if you really want to explain yourself, and if you do, how to do it...

You know that feeling, sweet high achiever.  The feeling you get when it’s time for the next step in your personal journey, the invitation for you to grow.  This feeling can be really uncomfortable, and often challenging.  In this episode I’ll share two things you MUST do when you’re feeling uncomfortable and ready for growth.   I hope this episode helps you, friend!   Wishing you freedom to live...

There are so many tools available to us to help us with our anxiety.  You know about most of them, but are you actually USING them?  Affirmations are a simple, effective tool you can use to help you with your anxiety.  In this episode, we’ll discuss some simple affirmations I use that help me, and how you can choose and use affirmations just for yourself.   I hope this episode helps you, friend!  ...

Processes are so important, and high achievers tend to have lots of processes in place.  Many of these processes help us, but some could be working against us.  This is where systems come in.  In this episode I’ll share about processes and systems, the difference, and why you may want to expand your use of processes to include entire systems.   I hope this episode helps you, friend!   Wishing you...

Sleep can be a challenge, especially for high achievers who struggle with anxiety.  We all know that good sleep hygiene is important, but it can still be a struggle.  In this episode, I’ll share a sleep talkdown that I use for myself that you can use to help you fall asleep.   I hope this episode helps you, friend!   Wishing you freedom to live the life you want, despite anxiety,   Katy   P.S. Wou...

Overthinking and overcomplicating things can be an issue for anxious high achievers.  In this episode, I’ll share a simple method you could use to help reduce overthinking and overwhelm.   I hope this episode helps you, friend!   Wishing you freedom to live the life you want, despite anxiety,   Katy   P.S. Would you please leave me a podcast review on Apple podcasts? I would be so grateful if you...

4 of my top lessons learned in my first year of podcasting for high achieving anxious women   There are so many lessons I’ve learned in my first year of podcasting.  In this episode, I share four of my favorite lessons learned. Thank you to all of my listeners for helping me celebrate my first year of podcasting!   Here’s the link to Brene Brown’s Ted Talk on The Power of Vulnerability .   I hope...

Somatic, or body-based, practices can help you release stress that can lead to more anxiety.  In this episode, I’ll teach you a quick exercise you can do to release stress from your body.   I hope this episode helps you, friend!   Wishing you freedom to live the life you want, despite anxiety,   Katy   P.S. Would you please leave me a podcast review on Apple podcasts? I would be so grateful if you...

Are you paying attention to the signals your body is giving you?  I mean beyond that you’re craving that afternoon sweet, caffeinated pick me up.  I mean what your body is trying to communicate related to your anxiety.  I know you’ve heard of doing this before, but do you actually do it?  We’re going to walk through how you can do that in this episode.   I hope this episode helps you, friend!   Wi...

Sweet, high achiever - you support other people so much.  And if you’re honest with yourself, sometimes you don’t support yourself enough - or at least not in the ways that are most healthy and beneficial to your overall well being.  In this episode, we’ll talk about ways you can start supporting yourself.   I hope this episode helps you, friend!   Wishing you freedom to live the life you want, de...

Likes, dislikes, preferences - sweet high achiever, do you know yours?  Knowing yourself, especially what you like and don’t like are KEY to enjoying your life, and eliminating anxiety - both of which can help you to reach your goals and achieve what you want to.  In this episode, we’ll discuss this crucial topic - and I hope you’ll join me!   I hope this episode helps you, friend!   Wishing you f...

It can be hard to ask for help, and as high achievers we often help others or allow others to lean on us.  But do you ever allow others to return the favor?  In this episode we’re going to talk about allowing others to help us, and how you can lean on your people.   I hope this episode helps you, friend!   Wishing you freedom to live the life you want, despite anxiety,   Katy   P.S. Would you plea...

As high achieving women, we tend to do the opposite of what we need to do when we want to help and serve others.  We tend to self-abandon, and subject our own needs and wants to others - thinking we are helping.  Instead we need to care for ourselves first, and I share about that in this episode.   I hope this episode helps you, friend!   Wishing you freedom to live the life you want, despite anxi...

As high achievers, anxiety may drive us to attempt to use control to alleviate that stress or frustration.  However, it may lead to even bigger concerns long term, like more stress, frustration, or even relationship issues.  It’s important to pay attention to where we may be using control as a strategy in our lives.   I hope this episode helps you, friend!   Wishing you freedom to live the life yo...

As high achievers, we can often use controlling behavior in our struggle with perfectionism.  In this episode, I’ll share an equation you can use to help you identify where control and perfectionism are taking away from positive opportunities and possibilities in your life.   I hope this episode helps you, friend!   Wishing you freedom to live the life you want, despite anxiety,   Katy   P.S. Woul...

Are you using procrastilearning because you’re fearful of trying, perfectionism is stopping you from attempting something new, or you’re overwhelmed and don’t know where to start with what you’ve learned?  If this sounds like you, today’s episode is for you sweet high achiever.  We’ll discuss a couple of specific ways you can overcome procrastilearning and find relief from anxiety and overwhelm.  ...