Anxiety vs feeling anxious - do you actually know the difference? Most people don't, and it's keeping them trapped. In this episode, mindset coach Daniel James breaks down why confusing these two is silently making your mental health worse - and what to do about it.

You'll learn the exact difference between a normal anxious response and a clinical anxiety disorder, why your mind keeps running worst-case scenarios, and three simple grounding techniques you can use right now to break the cycle and get back into the present moment.

If you've ever convinced yourself you have anxiety when something just didn't feel right - this episode is for you.

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0:00 — Introduction: Anxious vs. Anxiety

1:15 — The key definitions you need to know

1:48 — The bear story: what a real anxious response feels like

5:53 — Past, present, future — how your mind creates anxiety

7:11 — Why anxiety is really about not feeling safe

8:00 — The grounding technique that stops anxious thoughts

9:05 — The 5 colours exercise (do this right now)

10:16 — How to tell if what you're feeling is valid or a story

10:41 — When to seek professional support

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Burnout warning signs, quietly cracking, and mental health at work - if you're still performing but silently struggling, this video is for you. Most people don't realise they're breaking down until it's too late because they're stuck in the "quietly cracking" phase that nobody talks about.

I'm Daniel James, a mindset and high-performance coach, and in this video I break down the invisible crisis happening beneath the surface for high performers everywhere. I share the story of a client who was smashing every target at work whilst falling apart at home, and I walk you through a 7-point checklist to identify whether you're quietly cracking right now.

You'll learn why your nervous system is stuck in a low-level threat state, why recovery isn't weakness - it's a performance strategy, and four practical shifts you can make this week to protect yourself before burnout takes you out completely.

If you've been telling yourself "I'm fine" for weeks on end, this is your wake-up call.

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0:00 — How are you actually doing?

0:44 — The invisible crisis no one talks about

2:02 — Why we gaslight ourselves into "I'm fine"

3:09 — Sarah's story: smashing targets whilst falling apart

5:02 — What's really happening to your nervous system

7:00 — Why resilience isn't bouncing back

7:55 — 7 signs you're quietly cracking (checklist)

9:06 — The identity trap keeping you stuck

11:11 — 4 practical shifts you can make this week

14:38 — The question you need to ask yourself today

Why waiting for January keeps you stuck — and how starting in December gives you an unfair advantage.

Most people are already giving themselves permission to fail — and they don’t even realise it.

Every December, millions quietly decide that this month doesn’t count.

They overeat. They switch off. They delay change.

All while telling themselves: “I’ll sort it in January.”

That mindset is the very reason January fails.

In this live session, I’m breaking down:

Why waiting for January actually reinforces the identity you’re trying to escape

The psychology behind why 92% of New Year’s resolutions fail

Why starting in December gives you an unfair advantage

How to build momentum before the world wakes up

A simple 14-day framework to reset your identity and habits — without burning out

This isn’t about hustle.

It’s about who you’re becoming when no one is watching.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated with yourself, or tired of restarting your life every January — this is for you.

📌 LIVE CHALLENGE:

Before this session ends, you’ll commit to one action you’ll take today — not tomorrow.

🔥 Ready for real accountability?

My Ascend programme has limited spaces opening before January. Imagine being six sessions deep while everyone else is still planning.

📘 This session is inspired by my work on identity and behaviour change, including concepts from The Identity Wheel.

👉 Share this with someone who keeps saying “I’ll start in January.”

January isn’t a starting line.

It’s a checkpoint.

Are you repeating the same patterns no matter how hard you try to change?Tonight, we’re going beneath habits, beneath mindset—and straight to the root:your hidden “I am” identity statements.These unspoken sentences shape your thoughts, emotions, actions, and results.Most people never see them… but they run their entire life.In this live session, you’ll learn:🔥 Why your identity creates your reality🔥 How the “Identity Wheel” keeps you stuck in the same cycles🔥 How inherited beliefs from parents, teachers, and past relationships become internal truth🔥 How to expose the silent “I am” statements sabotaging your success🔥 The first simple shift to begin rewriting your lifeIf you’ve ever felt like you know what to do but still can’t follow through…If you self-sabotage at the worst times…If you feel like you’re living someone else’s story…You're not broken. You're just running outdated software.Let’s upgrade it.

0:00 – The Silent “I Am” Statements1:09 – Rock Bottom Realisation2:25 – You Can’t Outperform Identity3:27 – Origins of Negative Beliefs4:35 – You Are Not the Voice5:00 – Childhood Money & Self-Worth Patterns6:16 – The Identity Wheel9:20 – The Identity Loop10:02 – Living Someone Else’s Identity11:40 – Identifying Your “I Am” Statements12:47 – Final Message

Do negative thoughts control your life? Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck in overthinking, or trapped in the same mental loops — no matter how hard you try to break free?

In this live training, I’m going to show you where negative thoughts actually come from, why they’re so hard to escape, and how to take back control of your mind using simple but powerful identity-based tools.

Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, overthinking, low self-worth, or a constant inner critic - this session will help you understand your mind on a deeper level and create real change.

What You’ll Learn:

🔥 Why your thoughts aren’t random (and what’s really generating them)

🔥 How to question and challenge your negative thinking

🔥 Why breaking old patterns feels so hard

🔥 The mindset shift that makes change finally stick

🔥 One simple action to take this week to regain clarity and control

Who This Live Is For:

Anyone who feels overwhelmed by their thoughts, stuck in negativity, or tired of feeling like a prisoner inside their own mind.

If you’ve ever said “I just want to feel in control again” — this is for you.

About Me

I’m Daniel James — Mindset Coach and author of The Identity Wheel.

My mission is to help you break free from the mental prisons you’ve built and reconnect with the clarity, confidence, and control you were born with.

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0:00 - Intro

0:03 - The Prison of Negative Thinking

0:45 - My Story: Losing Everything at 28

2:34 - Where Do Our Thoughts Really Come From?

4:08 - The Conscious vs Subconscious Mind Filter

5:26 - You Are NOT Your Thoughts

7:01 - The Power of Questioning Your Thoughts

8:43 - Why Do Certain People Annoy You? (The Jeff Example)

10:26 - Breaking the "I Don't Know" Excuse

12:24 - Why Change Is Hard: The Comfort Zone Trap

13:59 - The Uncomfortable Truth About Growth

16:06 - Taking Back Control of Your Life

17:05 - Your 7-Day Challenge: Catch One Thought Daily

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Breaking bad habits, building discipline, overcoming depression - this raw Q&A reveals the hidden psychology behind self-sabotage and the exact framework I used to rebuild my life. Discover why motivation fails, how the habit loop controls you without your awareness, and the pain + reflection = progress formula that changed everything. From rock bottom to breakthrough - practical psychology for real change.

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00:00 Breaking The Habit Loop That Controls You

01:47 The Trigger-Action-Reward Psychology

04:13 Pain + Reflection = Progress Formula

06:09 Stress vs Pressure: The Critical Difference

07:37 Why Discipline Beats Motivation Every Time

11:57 The Identity Wheel: Breaking 20-Year Patterns

13:35 Rock Bottom: My Depression Story

15:54 One Day at a Time: The Recovery Method

17:00 Staying Consistent When You're Struggling

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Loneliness paradox exposed: Why executives report 61% higher loneliness rates than unemployed individuals. I reveal the two hidden types of loneliness destroying your mental health and share my proven three-touch formula for building genuine connections in just 3-5 minutes.

Discover why forcing yourself to socialise actually makes loneliness worse and learn the counterintuitive approach that transforms surface-level interactions into meaningful relationships. This mindset shift changed everything for me and thousands of high achievers struggling with the "crowded room phenomenon."

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0:00 The Truth About Loneliness

0:41 Why Busy People Feel Most Isolated

1:47 Two Types of Loneliness Nobody Discusses

2:34 The Wrong Way to Fix Loneliness

3:30 The Three-Touch Connection Formula

4:48 Real-World Connection Examples

6:40 Your Connection Challenge

In this video, I examine what artificial intelligence suggests is contributing to widespread unrest related to mental health. I share inspiration and advice for self-improvement, aiming to help viewers avoid struggles. This episode focuses on psychology and self-help, offering mindset motivation.

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0:00 Intro

0:05 AI's Shocking Mental Health Answer

0:43 The Breakdown in Human Bonds

1:32 Why You Feel Lonely With Friends

2:29 When Internet Wasn't Everywhere

3:18 The Mask We All Wear

3:56 Dating With False Identities

4:27 Reconnecting With Yourself

4:48 Journal Questions That Change Everything

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In this video, I explore how small, everyday “glimmers” can shift your nervous system from stress and overwhelm into calm, presence, and emotional regulation. If you struggle with anxiety, overthinking, or feeling constantly on edge, this might be the missing piece.

A glimmer is the opposite of a trigger – it’s a tiny moment of safety, joy, or peace that signals to your system, “I’m okay.” And when we learn to notice these moments intentionally, we begin to rewire our baseline state from stress to grounded confidence and self worth.

This isn’t toxic positivity. It’s nervous system awareness. When we learn to slow down and recognise what’s good, safe, and true in the moment, we create space to respond instead of react. Over time, that changes how we see ourselves, how we show up, and how we experience life.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or disconnected, try this: For the next 24 hours, notice and name three glimmers. See what happens.

If this helped, please like, comment, and share — it truly supports the channel.

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00:00 Intro

00:02 What Are Glimmers?

00:43 Glimmers vs Triggers

01:35 Why Glimmers Rewire Your Brain

02:48 Your Nervous System & Emotional Safety

03:37 Responding vs Reacting

04:45 How to Start Noticing Glimmers Daily

06:12 The 24-Hour Glimmer Practice

07:20 How This Builds Confidence & Self Worth

08:30 Becoming More Present in Everyday Life

09:12 Final Thoughts & Next Steps

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Your personal brand determines your success more than talent ever will. In this video, I reveal why you're already a product (like Starbucks or Apple) and how every action either builds or destroys your reputation. Discover what people REALLY say when your name comes up, the three words that define your brand, and how to bridge the gap between who you are and who you want to be. Whether you're job hunting, dating, or building a business, your personal brand is your most valuable currency.

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0:00 - Intro

0:05 - You're Already a Brand (The Starbucks Test)

0:50 - What Happens When People Hear Your Name?

1:30 - The Brutal Truth About Your Reputation

2:17 - How Your Brand Affects Dating & Relationships

3:21 - Why You're Attracting the Wrong People

4:18 - The Google Search Test

4:37 - The 3 Words Exercise

5:25 - Bridging Your Brand Gap