32 - What is “High Functioning Anxiety” Anyway?

Do you or someone you know seem to be successful in a variety of ways, and yet chronically stressed?In this episode, Elizabeth Mintun reflects on the qualities she’s noticed to be present in people with high-functioning anxiety, as well as how they often appear to outsiders. It’s amazing how people who can appear so organized, calm and collected, and high performing can internally feel so overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, and exhausted. Key Takeaways: High functioning anxiety and stress is multi-facted: it’s a gift to be able to manage so much, and it’s overwhelming and can lead to depletion and stress. It can be difficult for people who are high functioning with stress and anxiety to shift their way of being because often self-worth is closely knit with their ability to achieve. It’s important to offer ourselves and others compassion who struggle with this, and slowly incorporate small steps of slowing down and self-care in order to support a shift. Resources: https://www.thecalmingground.com/free-guided-meditation“I love Elizabeth and The Calming Ground Podcast.” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! Your feedback on this platform helps me support more people - just like you - move toward the balanced life they desire. Scroll to the bottom, tape to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, remember to follow the podcast so you keep receiving the wisdom and insights of all of these amazing humans!