EPISODE · Sep 5, 2025 · 10 MIN
How Fear of the Future Steals Your Joy| Overcoming Performance Anxiety
from 10 MINUTES TO LESS SUFFERING · host Allison Carmen
As I approach the one-year anniversary of my TEDx talk, I'm reminded of an important lesson about fear, uncertainty, and love. Preparing for the talk stirred up tremendous stress and anxiety—not because I was unprepared, but because I became attached to the belief that everything had to be perfect. In this episode, explore: ● Why fear often arises when we refuse to accept uncertainty ● How to clarify your goals and separate fear from the present moment ● Ways the "Maybe practice" opens doors to creativity and possibility ● How to shift from fear into presence, gratitude, and love Suffering often comes from clinging to fixed outcomes. When we accept uncertainty as a friend, we create space for joy and new opportunities. Ideal for anyone facing high-stakes presentations, important events, or struggling with perfectionism and performance anxiety. And, by the way, the talk turned out to be pretty amazing! Here is the link! https://youtu.be/Cmb8pp5_CUM?si=qclttN9usQn4bp01 If you found this podcast enjoyable, kindly consider subscribing and leaving a rating or review. Additionally, I'd appreciate it if you could share it with your friends to spread the love! You can also follow me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you are interested in my work, please check out my books, The Gift of Maybe: Finding Hope and Possibility in Uncertain Times (including a new audiobook), A Year Without Men: A 12 Point Guide To Inspire and Empower Women and my new Audiobook, Maybe Everything Is Okay, A Parent's Guide To Less Stress and Worry. Also you can check out my new Maybe Cards: A Path to Stress-Free Living or my new digital Maybe Journal. Above all, my heartfelt hope is that this podcast has supported your journey of personal growth, helped shift your mindset, built emotional resilience, and brought you less suffering and more joy, clarity, and peace.
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