Anxiety stinks. Plain and simple. I have struggled with anxiety for years and I know that I am not alone. I talk often with friends who are dealing with anxiety too. Anxiety robs us of our joy and forces us to carry pressure that we aren’t meant to pack around.

Today on the podcast, I am opening up about my struggle with anxiety, and how my counselor helped me realize that perfectionism was actually fueling my anxiety. There aren’t any quick fixes or easy answers. I still deal with anxiety, but I am thankful to have tools that help me not land flat on my face (as often).

On this episode, I'll tell you about “10 Signs That You May Be Struggling with Performance-Driven Anxiety” that I've discovered in my life. Think of these as a “check engine light” in your car that can help you change directions in hopes of preventing further damage.

I will also share “Eleven Practices To Help You When You Experience Performance-Driven Anxiety.” Eleven because… hello… There needs to be more helpful practices than warning signs! :)

I hope this episode will remind you that you aren’t alone in your struggle with anxiety, and give you hope that you don’t have to be stuck in the anxiety pit forever. I am with you and cheering for you as we walk this road toward wholeness together.

I always love connecting with you and hearing how the podcasts making a difference in your pursuit of wholeness! Feel free to reach out to me on Instagram at @carlycommunicates.  If there is any way I can support you or your organization through speaking or worship leading, feel free to reach out to me at carlycommunicates.com/contact.

We live in a fast-paced world that can often cause us to feel exhausted, burnt out, and anxious. We clamor to keep up with others, wondering when “enough will be enough.” 

On today’s podcast, my dear friend, Sister Maria Juan, is back to encourage us to reimagine our daily rhythms. Sister Maria Juan shares with us about her daily schedule as a Catholic nun. In our personal contexts, we may not be able to replicate her routine. . .but we can take the insights she shares and apply them to our lives. Let’s not let our busy schedule boss us around. Let’s reimagine our rhythms and center ourselves around simplicity. 

Sister Maria Juan Anderson (formerly known as Amanda Anderson) is a Religious Sister of Mercy of Alma, Michigan. After studying music at Benedictine College, she served in various ministry roles until she entered the convent in 2012. She has been missioned as a Sister throughout the United States and Europe, and currently serves in East Tennessee. Sister Maria Juan has a heart for evangelization, a contagious joyful spirit, and wisdom that is much needed in our fast-paced society. For more information on Sister and the Religious Sisters of Mercy, visit rsmofalma.org

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I always love connecting with you and hearing how the podcasts are making a difference in your pursuit of wholeness! Feel free to reach out to me on Instagram at @carlycommunicates.  If there is any way I can support you or your organization through speaking or worship leading, feel free to reach out to me at carlycommunicates.com/contact.

Do you ever feel overwhelmed with the weight of the pressure to meet everyone’s expectations? Do you feel like you are juggling way too much and all of the balls are about to drop? Today, one of my best friends, Sister Maria Juan, is here to share with us about ordering our lives around God’s peace. She will remind us that we not slaves, but we are entrusted kids of God!

You all are going to LOVE Sister Maria Juan. She is one of the funniest and most profound people I’ve ever known. She is a walking confetti popper: She is quick to celebrate others, she bubbles over joy, and she makes a positive impact wherever she goes. Get ready, my friends! You are about to meet your new BFF.

Here’s a little background on Sister… Sister Maria Juan Anderson (formerly known as Amanda Anderson) is a Religious Sister of Mercy of Alma, Michigan. After studying music at Benedictine College, she served in various ministry roles until she entered the convent in 2012. She has been missioned as a Sister throughout the United States and Europe, and currently serves in East Tennessee. Sister Maria Juan has a heart for evangelization, a contagious joyful spirit, and wisdom that is much needed in our fast-paced society. For more information on Sister and the Religious Sisters of Mercy, visit rsmofalma.org

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I always love connecting with you and hearing how the podcasts are making a difference in your pursuit of wholeness! Feel free to reach out to me on Instagram at @carlycommunicates.  If there is any way I can support you or your organization through speaking or worship leading, feel free to reach out to me at carlycommunicates.com/contact.

Oh my friends—I can't wait for you to hear this conversation with my friend, Kenton Lee! If you have have been dreaming with God about how to make a positive difference in the world, but you aren't sure where to begin, this is your episode! Perfectionism doesn't have to paralyze us anymore.  Kenton Lee is the founder of Because International and the creator of their first project The Shoe That Grows. After spending time living at a small orphanage in Kenya he had the idea for a shoe that could expand its size. It took six years to work on the idea, but he and his friends succeeded in developing a shoe that can grow five sizes and last for years. The cause accidentally went viral in 2015, and now there are over 350,000 pairs of The Shoe That Grows on the feet of kids in over 100 countries.  To learn more about Kenton's work and Because International, visit https://becauseinternational.org. 

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I always love connecting with you and hearing how the podcasts are making a difference in your pursuit of wholeness! Feel free to reach out to me on Instagram at @carlycommunicates. If there is any way I can support you or your organization through speaking or worship leading, feel free to reach out to me at carlycommunicates.com/contact.

Are you tired of hearing the voice that says, "You can't fail"? Are you sick of feeling the pressure to perform? If so, you are in the right place! Now is the time to ditch perfection and celebrate yourself. Throw yourself some confetti, and pursue your purpose, rather than trying to please people.  In the first episode of the Ditching Perfection podcast, Carly will share about her struggle with perfectionism, and how she is on the journey to pursue wholeness in Jesus rather than trying to have it all together.  Today's key idea is this: Because God is with us, we can have the courage to take risks. 

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I always love connecting with you and hearing how the podcasts making a difference in your pursuit of wholeness! Feel free to reach out to me on Instagram at @carlycommunicates.  If there is any way I can support you or your organization through speaking or worship leading, feel free to reach out to me at carlycommunicates.com/contact.

Welcome to the “Ditching Perfection” podcast: A podcast that will help you pursue wholeness in Jesus rather than trying to have it all together. Along the way, you will hear raw conversations and practical tips that will remind you to throw some confetti and celebrate yourself! Your inner critic doesn’t have to be the dominant voice in your life anymore.