Calmly Coping

Do you overthink things a lot? Are you a high-achieving perfectionist who has difficulty saying no, always needs to be busy, has impossibly high standards, and appears put together, calm, and successful to others? And yet you are struggling with self-doubt, worrying, and overanalyzing things on the inside?

You might have high-functioning anxiety.

Today we're going to talk all about high-functioning anxiety - how it can propel you forward and at the same time hold you back.

Takeaways you will have from this episode:

• What is high-functioning anxiety?
• The difference between what others see and how you feel on the inside.
• Along with an Action plan to help you identify how high-functioning anxiety impacts your life.

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Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for overthinkers who struggle with anxiety. Calmly Coping is not about *fixing* you, it's about uncovering the amazing person that is already there (and that you are just too afraid to let out).

Episode links:

This episode is brought to you by my FREE guide: how to be more productive without burning out. Inside this free guide, you will learn:

• How to create the optimal environment for productivity
• How to create a routine to maximize your productivity & focus
• My secret to motivating yourself when you just can't focus

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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

You can find me at...

www.calmlycoping.com

www.becalmwithtati.com

https://www.instagram.com/tatianaglpc/

https://twitter.com/tatianaglpc/

Sources:

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-high-functioning-anxiety-4140198

https://www.health.com/condition/anxiety/high-functioning-anxiety-disorder-symptoms

https://youtu.be/JUedQ0_EGCQ

https://youtu.be/5XzkdHdbLxk

https://youtu.be/M96FS4aeNNU

There is one thing we all do that makes you feel worse than you have to… and this results in increased stress and anxiety, and a worse mood.

Learn what this one thing is, and concrete steps you can take to stop it!

Takeaways you will have from this episode:

• Why you do this one thing and how it negatively impacts your mood
• What the second dart is and how this adds to your suffering
• The number one question to ask yourself when you get stuck doing this one thing
• Along with an action plan with concrete steps to help you stop this one thing

Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for overthinkers who struggle with anxiety. Calmly Coping is not about *fixing* you, it's about uncovering the amazing person that is already there (and that you are just too afraid to let out).

This episode is brought to you by my free anxiety journal prompts, Journaling to Calm Clarity: Download here

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

Sources:

http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1078&context=etd

You can find me at…

www.calmlycoping.com/podcast

https://www.instagram.com/tatianaglpc/

This has been a long road and it still continues. Even though things may be slowly reopening- things are certainly not back to normal yet.

How can you cope with the anxiety & depression that might come up regarding our changed lives- the fear of returning to work, getting sick, financial stresses, relationship stress, or the loss of normal social interaction & life events?

Takeaways you will have from this episode:

• My top 5 tips to cope with changes in your mood & anxiety
• What Maslow's hierarchy of needs is and how it applies to your mental health
• AND the positive that can come from times of difficulty
• And an Action plan with concrete takeaways to help you implement the tips I will be sharing

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Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for overthinkers who struggle with anxiety. Calmly Coping is not about *fixing* you, it's about uncovering the amazing person that is already there (and that you are just too afraid to let out).

Episode links:

This episode is brought to you by my free anxiety journal prompts, Journaling to Calm Clarity: Download here

Sanvello mood tracking app: Sanvello: Home

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

Sources:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2908269/

You can find me here...

www.calmlycoping.com

https://www.instagram.com/tatianaglpc/

https://twitter.com/tatianaglpc/

Coping skills are incredibly useful for dealing with anxiety and all of the things that might come up when you have anxiety: overthinking, difficulty breathing, panic attacks, negative thoughts, worries, muscle tension, the list goes on….

So coping skills are good…. Right?

The answer is complicated.. And I'm going to spend this time today helping you understand it so you can manage your emotions, anxiety, and stress in a way that helps you feel calmer and experience personal growth in your life.

You won't want to miss it if you want to understand the difference between healthy & unhealthy coping skills.

Takeaways you will have from this episode:

• What unhealthy coping skills are (and the ones have probably engaged in)
• Why you have urges to engage in unhealthy coping skills
• How to cope with difficult emotions in a healthy way

• Along with an action plan with my 2 top questions to ask yourself in any moment you are coping with difficult emotions to help you implement what you learned today

Top 2 questions:

1. How are you feeling right now?
2. What can you do to feel better and take care of yourself in this moment?

Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for overthinkers who struggle with anxiety. Calmly Coping is not about *fixing* you, it's about uncovering the amazing person that is already there (and that you are just too afraid to let out).

Episode links:

This episode is brought to you by my FREE reference sheet of 50 positive coping skills for stress and anxiety. This is one of my most popular resources, and it can help give you ideas for healthy coping skills in the moment.

You can download it at: https://calmlycoping.com/coping

Free Journaling to Calm Clarity Journal Prompts: https://calmlycoping.com/journal

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

You can connect with me here...

www.calmlycoping.com

https://www.instagram.com/tatianaglpc/

https://twitter.com/tatianaglpc/

Anxiety can make it difficult for you to focus, relax, and cope with day-to-day stress. Maybe you feel burnt out from your responsibilities and have not put enough attention towards caring for yourself and your needs. It's common to have feelings of overwhelm, irritability, fears and worries, and physical symptoms.

Relief from anxiety is possible. The first step to finding relief is becoming more aware of what exactly anxiety is, and why you are experiencing it. That's what I'm going to discuss in this episode.

Today you are going to learn the basics of anxiety- why it happens, what the symptoms are, and the different levels: Here are the key takeaways you will have:

• The situations where having some anxiety can actually be helpful
• The evolutionary roots of anxiety
• AND the signs of high-functioning anxiety
• Along with an action plan with concrete steps to help you learn more about your anxiety

Action journal prompts:

1. How does anxiety impact your life?
2. Do you avoid anything because of your anxiety?
3. What does anxiety feel like for you?

Episode links:

This episode is brought to you by my free anxiety journal prompts, Journaling to Calm: Download here

The 6 types of anxiety disorders

Source: What is high-functioning anxiety?

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

You can find me at...

www.calmlycoping.com

https://www.instagram.com/tatianaglpc/

https://twitter.com/tatianaglpc/

Overthinking, wandering thoughts, negative thoughts, worrying, and thinking of the worst-case scenario are all big problems that can make you feel so out of control and so uncomfortable. This episode you are going to learn my top and most effective tips for calming anxious thoughts in the moment immediately.

Takeaways you will have from this episode:

• The #1 question to ask yourself to defuse your anxious thoughts.
• The simple relaxation tip you can do anywhere.
• The massive calming benefits of present moment awareness.
• An action plan with concrete steps so you can be ready next time you are stuck in a cycle of overthinking!

Episode links:

This episode is brought to you by my free anxiety journal prompts, Journaling to Calm: Download here

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

You can find me at...

www.calmlycoping.com

https://www.instagram.com/tatianaglpc/

https://twitter.com/tatianaglpc/

Welcome! Learn how to cope with anxiety and gain increased clarity so you can get unstuck and live a calmer, more fulfilling life.

In this introductory episode I will be telling you all about myself, why I started this podcast, and what you can expect from future episodes.

Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for overthinkers who struggle with anxiety. Calmly Coping is not about *fixing* you, it's about uncovering the amazing person that is already there (and that you are just too afraid to let out).

Episode links:

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

www.calmlycoping.com

https://www.instagram.com/tatianaglpc/

https://twitter.com/tatianaglpc/