Many of the clients I coach reach out to me because they are overwhelmed with runaway train schedules, insane mental chatter and too many commitments. We share our time uncovering what a new more peaceful reality can look like. You can tame your pregnant mind and reduce anxiety by using the following check list.
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Prioritize. Line up realistic actionable tasks for your dream project within a specific time frame. Monitor you performance by creating a critical path time-line. Incremental progress toward your dream IS PROGRESS. Celebrate each victory, no matter how insignificant they feel at the time.
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Get real. Perfectionism is an unhealthy expectation. Trying to be perfect all the time will paralyze you and halt your performance. Instead of setting your site on perfection, focus on excellence and get moving.
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Be gentle with yourself. You must not berate yourself with negative self-talk and mental rubbish. Your best weapon to clobber the schoolyard bully in your head is positive self-talk. What happens when you catch your evil twin being mean and nasty? What if you stopped those thoughts immediately upon their arrival?
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Ask for help. Seeking an ear or advice from others will help you move along your chosen path with much less stress and anxiety. Chances are there are droves of people who have been where you are and would be willing to help you. How can I support you?
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Play. Make time for family and friends and do the activities you enjoy. You deserve to enjoy yourself. Create some regular play time and have a blast! What kind of activities do you enjoy? When was the last time you enjoyed goofing around?
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Check in with how you feel mentally and physically. Pay attention to when you feel your well is dry and find a way to fill up again. A change of scenery or a few deep cleansing breaths may be all you need to keep your energy flowing. I like to take mini breaks by stepping outside and soaking up the beauty of a natural setting.
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Clobber your fear. Most people on the planet are dealing with fear in all shapes and sizes. From the annoying little monsters under your bed, to the giant panther ready to pounce on you in the middle of the jungle, fear is something we create in our minds. I have learned that when I take action on something daunting the fear falls away. How do you address your fears?
I trust you will find some of these simple stress reducing ideas useful. I would love to hear about how you tame your pregnant mind. If you have an interest in getting some additional support for stress and anxiety, you are welcome to visit Anxiety Slayer .
By Shann Vander Leek
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