Month: April 2021
Spinning
Do you find yourself spinning? I am not talking about dancing, being on a stationary bike, or the time you drank too much. I’m talking about emotionally spinning. The kind that comes from over-thinking and feeling like you are not in control of your own life. The worst is when the spins come at night. You crawl into bed…
Worrier vs. Warrior
Are you led by your Inner Worrier or Inner Warrior? Do you find yourself looking for what could go wrong instead of what is going right? It’s not your fault. Our brains are often wired this way to keep us safe. We don’t want to get too comfy, in case there is a lion or bear about to chase us. …
Anxiety
I once believed that my acute anxiety was my winning strategy in life. It was my rocket fuel to keep me hyper-vigilant and sharp. Early in my career as a television executive, I channeled that anxiety into productivity. I thought it made me a badass in managing my busy life. But it was NOT a sustainable strategy, because one day the record scratched. I was sitting…