Does your drive for success sometimes feel more like a compulsion? In this episode, Dr. Lisa Hartwell explores the fine line between high-functioning anxiety as a professional asset and when it starts to become problematic.
Episode Highlights:
- Why that 3 AM productivity high might not be the superpower you think it is
- The hidden connection between high achievement and anxiety-driven behavior
- How to recognize when your professional drive is crossing into unhealthy territory
- Practical strategies for maintaining success without burning out
Key Takeaways:
🔸 High functioning anxiety often acts as a double-edged sword: driving success while potentially leading to burnout 🔸 Warning signs include disrupted sleep patterns, difficulty being present in relationships, and constant mental racing 🔸 Success should be redefined to include personal wellbeing, not just professional achievements 🔸 It's possible to harness anxiety productively while maintaining balance in life
Warning Signs to Watch For:
- Sleep disruption
- Inability to "switch off"
- Mental absence during personal interactions
- Constant edge of stress
- Developing unhealthy coping mechanisms
Resources Mentioned:
📚 "Cultivating Professional Success: How to Grow Even When High Functioning Anxiety Drives You to the Edge" by Dr. Lisa Hartwell 🔍 High FunctioningAnxiety Assessment Tool: www.hartwellanxietyassessment.com
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Episode Links:
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Get your copy of Dr. Hartwell's new book, Cultivating Professional Success: Even When High Functioning Anxiety Drives You To The Edge at www.drlisahartwell.com
Enroll in my FREE Hartwell Anxiety Assessment: www.hartwellanxietyassessment.com
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