I’m kicking off the self-sabotage series of Beneath the Surface with a real-time example of how I worked through performance anxiety before running my first ever half marathon.

In this episode, I walk through the exact tools I used, including an approach from Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), reframing perfectionist thinking, and the self-talk that helped me stay focused during the race.

If you’ve ever felt pressure around a goal you really care about, this episode will help you hold high standards without letting anxiety sabotage you.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Performance anxiety before my first half marathon

02:30 – The hidden belief driving the pressure

04:15 – Reframing goals: preference vs demand

06:00 – Perfectionism, social pressure, and self-compassion

08:30 – Returning to the why

10:00 – Self-talk and mindset during the race

12:15 – A question to reflect on for your own goals

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