The Power Of Positive Self-Talk In Decreasing Anxiety with Jim Van Allan

In this week's episode, I spoke with Jim Van Allan, vice president of schools and a professional speaker of over 12 years. Jim also hosts a podcast, Communicate to Motivate. In this episode, Jim shares his experience being a public speaker as an introvert who struggles with social anxiety. He shares the importance of self-awareness, effective communication skills, managing anxiety-provoking social situations, and the power of positive self-talk. This is an excellent episode that I know anybody struggling with anxiety and/or social anxiety will find helpful!   In this episode you will learn: Jim's experience being a public speaker as an introvert struggling with social anxiety How introverts vs. extroverts interact differently in social situations Why introverts need to actively work on communication skills How self-awareness is the key to effective communication How having a plan can help you prepare mentally for a social situation Strategies to use to communicate in social situations Tips to jumpstart a conversation when coping with anxiety How to reframe the way you view anxiety and accepting yourself as you are The difference between listening and hearing Specific tips for how to be a good communicator Why sharing your own experiences and stories when listening to somebody isn't always helpful How to communicate in meetings as an introvert in both in-person and virtual meetings How Jim copes with the nervousness that comes up before public speaking engagements The power of positive self-talk to communicate with yourself   Where you can find Jim: Communicate to Motivate Podcast: https://communicatetomotivate.libsyn.com/ www.JimVanAllan.com www.EnergyBusSchools.com https://www.instagram.com/jimvanallan/   ++++++++ Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for overthinkers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident.   ++++++++ ****TAKE THE FREE HIGH-FUNCTIONING ANXIETY QUIZ **** http://hfaquiz.com   ***** WORK WITH ME ***** My mission is to help you decrease your anxiety, declutter your mind, and say hello to a life of calm and balance.  Learn more about my coaching and course offerings below. https://becalmwithtati.com/work-with-me   ***** JOIN THE CALMLY COPING GROUP ***** The free supportive community for high-achievers with high-functioning anxiety.Join Today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmlyCoping   ***** SAY HI ON SOCIAL ***** Website: https://becalmwithtati.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/tatianaglpc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianaglpc/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/tatianaglpc   ***** 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   DISCLAIMER All content here is for informational purposes only. This content does not replace the professional judgment of your own mental health provider. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for all individual questions and issues.

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Calmly Coping is the go-to podcast for high-achieving professionals who look like they have it all together—but inside, they’re overthinking, self-doubting, and feeling the weight of constant pressure. I’m Tati Garcia, a licensed therapist and coach specializing in high-functioning anxiety. I help ambitious professionals break free from the cycle of overworking, overthinking, and never feeling good enough, so you can cultivate confidence, balance, and peace—without sacrificing success. If you struggle with: ✔ Overanalyzing everything and second-guessing yourself ✔ Feeling stuck in busyness but unsure how to slow down ✔ Putting immense pressure on yourself to always do more ✔ Trouble relaxing, switching off, or setting boundaries ✔ Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and fear of failure Then you’re in the right place. Each bite-sized, evidence-based episode is designed to help you manage anxiety, improve focus and performance, communicate more confidently, and build the inner calm you crave. New episodes every other week. Hit follow and start breaking free from the anxiety-driven cycle today.