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EPISODE · Oct 24, 2025 · 24 MIN

Achieving While Healing: How to Pursue Your Goals in the Face of Mental Health Challenges | E64

from Working Towards Our Purpose · host Pleasant Podcasts

When battling anxiety, depression, or other mental health struggles do you ever feel like you can't achieve? In this episode of Working Towards Our Purpose, I talk about how to be an achiever while you're struggling with mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, or ADHD. From my personal experiences, I share practical steps and mindset shifts that have helped me reach my goals despite ups and downs. This episode is packed with mental health tips for achievers and advice for finding your own version of success, even when traditional advice doesn’t fit. If you’re looking for inspiration and actionable strategies on mental health and goal achievement, this one’s for you!✨ FREE GUIDE: Soften Your Inner Critic in 7 Days: A Guide to Stop Getting In Your Own Way📍 Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction & Check-In01:52 – Reflecting on Podcast Purpose & Identity03:07 – Ambition, Achievement & Mental Health Struggles07:35 – Can People Really Change?08:39 – Accepting Emotional Ups and Downs10:14 – Learning to Trust the Highs, Not the Lows11:46 – Forcing a 9-to-5 Routine vs. Authentic Living13:25 – Achieving Despite Mental Health Struggles14:44 – Five Steps to Achieving with Mental Health Challenges22:07 – Redefining Achievement, Success is What You Want23:55 – Closing Thoughts 💡Key TakeawaysIn this episode you'll learn:How to achieve while struggling How to accept emotional ups and downsTrusting the positive moments and not the negative How to be kinder to yourself Define what achievement means to youAccepting depression, anxiety, ADHD, or any other mental health conditions Prioritizing your mental health and achieving your dreams  🚀 Start Here If You’re New1. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How to Trust Your Success as a High-Achiever | EP 452. Overcoming Others' Expectations: 3 Stages to Living an Authentic Life | EP 483. Should You Quit Your Job? How to Know When it’s Time for a Career Pivot | EP 39 👥How To ConnectWorkingtowardsourpurpose.comWatch on YouTubeSubstackInstagramLinkedInWTOP MerchFeedback Form WTOP.com

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