046 // Exploring the Gap: Is Your Anxiety Being Fueled by the Distance Between Your Current and Ideal Self?

Send a textHey Mama! Welcome back to another insightful episode of the Solo & So Well podcast! I’m your host, Master Life & Wellness Coach for Moms, Heidi Chirkoff. Today, we’re tackling a common struggle that many of us face: anxiety. If you have an on-going, nagging feeling of anxiousness, and you're not really sure where it's coming from... this episode is for you. In this episode, we’ll explore how the distance between your current self and your ideal self can contribute significantly to your feelings of anxiety. Using the lens of Person-Centered Theory developed by Carl Rogers, we’ll discuss the concept of incongruence—essentially the mismatch between who you are today and who you aspire to be.I’ll guide you through recognizing this gap and understanding how it can create an underlying tension in your life. We’ll reflect on the qualities of your ideal self and what it means to truly align with that vision.Throughout the episode, I’ll share practical tips and exercises that will empower you to start bridging that gap, from journaling about your values to practicing self-compassion. It’s all about making small, meaningful changes that will help alleviate anxiety and bring you closer to the person you want and are meant to be.Join me as we take this journey together toward greater self-awareness and emotional well-being. And let’s begin to close that gap to cultivate a more peaceful, fulfilling, and aligned life!Always wishing you well, xoHeidi5 Ways to Win the Day FREE Resource https://heidichirkoff.myflodesk.com/5waystowintheday'He'll Be Home Soon' (My Children's book to help littles cope with Dad being away) https://a.co/d/9kkN9fG Daily Gratitude Journal https://a.co/d/eBGbYbt Book FREE 15 Minute Discovery Call - Life & Wellness Coachinghttps://calendly.com/sowellcoaching/15minContact Me [email protected] Fitness App for Busy Mamas https://sweat.onelink.me/gNkX/qpvfkssx