Are you a high achiever struggling with crippling anxiety and wondering if you’ll ever be able to break the cycle of perpetual burnout?
In this week’s episodeI sat with Dr. Maria Andersonlicensed psychologist and author of The happy winner. Together, we explore the challenges high performers face, from the pressure to perform to the cycle of burnout, and share practical tips for finding balance and regaining joy in the process of striving for success.
From uncovering cognitive distortions like the “problematic trifecta” to practical strategies for self-care, Dr. Anderson provides invaluable information to help you strive for excellence without sacrificing your well-being. Discover how gratitude, awareness of your thoughts, and small, consistent self-care practices can transform your approach to achievement and life.
Whether you’re facing anxiety, perfectionism, or just trying to find balance in a busy world, this episode It is full of wisdom and hope.
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What you will learn in this episode:
- Why anxiety is so common among high achievers and how to break the cycle.
- The role of cognitive distortions, such as all-or-nothing thinking, in perpetuating anxiety.
- How recognizing and overcoming the “problematic trifecta” of thinking patterns can have a positive impact on mental health.
- The importance of self-care pillars such as sleep, exercise and social connections to combat stress and exhaustion.
- Why striving for excellence (not perfection) allows you to achieve success without sacrificing happiness.
- How small, manageable self-care practices can lead to significant improvements.
- The surprising connection between ADHD and high achievement.
- Why self-esteem should never be tied solely to external validation.
- How practicing gratitude can increase happiness and success.
- Practical strategies to cultivate awareness of your thoughts and feelings.
Key takeaways:
- Self-awareness is the basis for controlling anxiety and stress.
- Cognitive distortions, such as “should” statements and jumping to conclusions, can exacerbate feelings of inadequacy, but they can be addressed with practice and mindfulness.
- High achievers can strive to achieve their goals without sacrificing their well-being by practicing structured self-care and self-compassion.
- There is hope for high achievers to balance ambition with happiness, and this starts with small, intentional changes.
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