You're the reliable one, the one who's always five steps ahead and seems to have it all together. But what if those strengths are secretly costing you?

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In this episode, you'll learn:

👉 Why your most praised strengths might be quietly costing you

👉 How to tell the difference between genuine drive and anxiety in disguise

👉 How to keep the strengths you value while changing what's fueling them

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 The Reliable One Trap 01:26 High Achiever Burnout Signs 02:18 Same Output, Different Fuel 03:21 High Functioning Anxiety Explained 03:58 Research Breakdown 06:10 Shift the Fuel Practical Tips 08:49 Stop Earning Your Rest

📚 RESOURCES + SOURCES MENTIONED

Perfectionistic strivings vs. perfectionistic concerns: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5303723/
Perfectionism and burnout: https://researchportal.bath.ac.uk/en/publications/9e5e8dd7-4507-4ba9-ad6f-41d13216e7e2/
Episode: Do You Have Unrealistic Expectations? https://www.becalmwithtati.com/unrealistic-expectations/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/xEkbSU53zJo
Episode: What To Do If You Feel Guilty Relaxing: https://www.becalmwithtati.com/feel-guilty-relaxing/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/2HB9DL2bJlg
Free Quiz: Do you have high-functioning anxiety? https://www.becalmwithtati.com/high-functioning-anxiety-quiz/

🎓 Ready to go deeper? Watch my free on-demand training on overcoming high-functioning anxiety: https://calmlycoping.com/workshop

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Calmly Coping is a podcast for high-achievers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety, helping you feel calmer, more balanced, and more confident from within.

🎵 Intro/Outro Music: Rescue Me (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990 Ft: Copperhead

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