Why You’re So Hard On Yourself

Are you really hard on yourself? Do you have high and unrealistic expectations? Do you criticize yourself anytime you make the smallest mistake? Are you a perfectionist? Do you beat yourself up and speak harshly to yourself? Are you your own worst critic?   When you’re a high-achiever who struggles with anxiety and/or high-functioning anxiety, it’s common to be particularly hard on yourself. You might even think it’s motivating you, or you might have tried to change it and been met with difficulty. The tendency to be hard on yourself can be deep-rooted, and in this episode I’ll be discussing why that is, and what you can do about it.   In this episode you will learn:   The 3 main reasons why you might be hard on yourself What your inner critic is and how having a harsh inner critic negatively affects you The simple trick to stop being so hard on yourself in less than 5 minutes   Mentioned during episode: https://self-compassion.org   ++++++++ 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   LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CALM & AMBITIOUS MEMBERSHIP https://www.calmandambitious.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.