How many times have you heard that hard work is the only path to success? Or that if you're not grinding every second of the day, you're falling behind? It's everywhere—this idea that working harder, longer, and faster is the key to getting ahead. But what if that's not true? If you're someone who's constantly pushing yourself to the edge, sacrificing sleep, downtime, and even your health, you might feel like that's the price you have to pay for success. But what if you could achieve more by doing less? What if working smarter, not harder, is the real secret? In today's episode, we're going to break down the myth of overwork and explore how slowing down might actually be the key to getting ahead. In this episode, you will learn: The downsides of working hard (and how to shift your mindset around it) 5 practical strategies to skyrocket your productivity while working less How to improve your performance while caring for yourself at the same time Mentioned in episode: Escape Survival Mode and Heal Your Nervous System: https://www.becalmwithtati.com/heal-nervous-system/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/YDtmmN942Fg How to Delegate to Free Up Your Time (& Stress!): https://www.becalmwithtati.com/how-to-delegate/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/QmoQgjsgaYM ——————— Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for high achievers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident from within. ——————— 📝 Download the free guide: How to Be More Productive Without Burning Out: https://calmlycoping.com/productive ✨ Learn more about the Calm & Ambitious Resource Vault: https://www.calmlycoping.com/vault 💬 Submit a message, question, or suggestion to the podcast: https://calmlycoping.com/message ——————— Want more? 👩🏽💻 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, therapy, and course offerings here: 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 📝 Take the Free High-Functioning Anxiety Quiz: http://hfaquiz.com ——————— My favorite tools: 🧘🏽♀️ Mindfulness Meditation App*: https://mindfulnesscom-partner-program.pxf.io/x97kyd ✅ Todoist To-Do List App*: https://get.todoist.io/8e7o0ay8n081 ——————— 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. *Links included in these show notes may be affiliate links. This means that I may earn a small commission for purchases made using these links (at no additional cost to you). All products that I share are products I use, love, and recommend.
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Time Management Essentials for High Achievers with Anna Dearmon Kornick
If you've ever found yourself juggling endless to-do lists, trying to "do it all," yet still feeling behind — this conversation is for you. In this episode, I'm joined by Anna Dearmon Kornick, a sought-after time management coach, keynote speaker, and founder of the It's About Time Academy. Anna shares why overwhelm isn't just about being busy, the truth about context switching, and how to create balance that actually feels good — without sacrificing your ambition. In this episode, you'll learn: Why high achievers are especially prone to overwhelm (and how to recognize it) The real reason multitasking doesn't work — and what to do instead How context switching drains your focus and energy Small, realistic shifts that can completely change how your week feels How to define what work-life balance means for you Resources mentioned: Blueprint to Balance: blueprinttobalance.com The 5 Types of Overwhelm: annadkornick.com/feeling-overwhelmed-heres-what-to-do-first Time Management Quiz: annadkornick.com/quiz Connect with Anna: annadkornick.com annadkornick.com/instagram annadkornick.com/linkedin ——————— Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for high achievers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident from within. ——————— 💌 Subscribe to the Calmly Coping Newsletter: https://calmlycoping.com/newsletter 💬 Submit a message, question, or suggestion to the podcast: https://calmlycoping.com/message ——————— Want more? 👩🏽💻 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, therapy, and course offerings here: 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 📝 Take the Free High-Functioning Anxiety Quiz: http://hfaquiz.com ——————— My favorite tools: 🧘🏽♀️ Mindfulness Meditation App*: https://mindfulnesscom-partner-program.pxf.io/x97kyd ✅ Todoist To-Do List App*: https://get.todoist.io/8e7o0ay8n081 ——————— 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. *Links included in these show notes may be affiliate links. This means that I may earn a small commission for purchases made using these links (at no additional cost to you). All products that I share are products I use, love, and recommend.
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3 Lessons I've Learned Helping High Achievers Manage Anxiety
Most people think anxiety keeps you stuck in inaction — hiding, avoiding, or freezing. But with high-functioning anxiety, it often looks completely different. In this episode, I'm sharing three powerful lessons I've learned from helping hundreds of high-achieving professionals manage their anxiety — lessons that may just change the way you see yourself. In this episode, you will learn: The unexpected way anxiety drives high achievers to cope A common pattern that leaves you drained without realizing it A powerful shift that can help you finally feel calmer 3-Part High-Functioning Anxiety Series: Part 1: The Hidden Costs of High-Functioning Anxiety: https://youtu.be/X1rd5sb7hRo Part 2: The Cycle of High-Functioning Anxiety (and How to Finally Break It): https://youtu.be/PVZhxcSx5hs Do you have unrealistic expectations?: https://youtu.be/xEkbSU53zJo ——————— Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for high achievers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident from within. ——————— ✨ Learn more about the brand new Calm & Ambitious Resource Vault: https://www.calmlycoping.com/vault 💬 Submit a message, question, or suggestion to the podcast: https://calmlycoping.com/message ——————— Want more? 👩🏽💻 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, therapy, and course offerings here: 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 📝 Take the Free High-Functioning Anxiety Quiz: http://hfaquiz.com ——————— My favorite tools: 🧘🏽♀️ Mindfulness Meditation App*: https://mindfulnesscom-partner-program.pxf.io/x97kyd ✅ Todoist To-Do List App*: https://get.todoist.io/8e7o0ay8n081 ——————— 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. *Links included in these show notes may be affiliate links. This means that I may earn a small commission for purchases made using these links (at no additional cost to you). All products that I share are products I use, love, and recommend.
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The Cycle of High-Functioning Anxiety (and How to Finally Break It)
Do you ever feel like no matter how much you do, it never feels like enough? That constant cycle of overthinking and overdoing has a name — and today, I'm going to break down the cycle of high-functioning anxiety, why it keeps you stuck, and most importantly, how you can start breaking free from it. In this episode, you will learn: The 4-stage cycle that keeps high-functioning anxiety going Why it feels like you're stuck on a hamster wheel of overthinking and overdoing A simple way to start interrupting the cycle in real time 3-Part High-Functioning Anxiety Series: Part 1: The Hidden Costs of High-Functioning Anxiety: https://www.becalmwithtati.com/costs-of-hfa/ Part 2: This episode! Part 3: 3 Lessons I've Learned Helping High Achievers Manage Anxiety: https://www.becalmwithtati.com/hfa-lessons/ ——————— Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for high achievers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident from within. ——————— ✨ Learn more about the brand new Calm & Ambitious Resource Vault: https://www.calmlycoping.com/vault 💬 Submit a message, question, or suggestion to the podcast: https://calmlycoping.com/message ——————— Want more? 👩🏽💻 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, therapy, and course offerings here: 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 📝 Take the Free High-Functioning Anxiety Quiz: http://hfaquiz.com ——————— My favorite tools: 🧘🏽♀️ Mindfulness Meditation App*: https://mindfulnesscom-partner-program.pxf.io/x97kyd ✅ Todoist To-Do List App*: https://get.todoist.io/8e7o0ay8n081 ——————— 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. *Links included in these show notes may be affiliate links. This means that I may earn a small commission for purchases made using these links (at no additional cost to you). All products that I share are products I use, love, and recommend.
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The Hidden Costs of High-Functioning Anxiety
On the outside, you look like you've got it all together — successful, dependable, hardworking. But on the inside? You're stuck in the cycle of overthinking, overplanning, and overdoing. In this episode, I'm breaking down the hidden costs of high-functioning anxiety, and how to recognize the toll it may be taking on your life, along with what to do about it.. In this episode, you will learn: The surprising ways high-functioning anxiety shows up in daily life What it's really costing you beneath the surface A simple practice to start shifting the pattern 3-Part High-Functioning Anxiety Series: Part 1: The Hidden Costs of High-Functioning Anxiety: this episode! Part 2: The Cycle of High-Functioning Anxiety (and How to Finally Break It): https://www.becalmwithtati.com/high-functioning-anxiety-cycle/ Part 3: 3 Lessons I've Learned Helping High Achievers Manage Anxiety: https://www.becalmwithtati.com/hfa-lessons/ ——————— Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for high achievers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident from within. ——————— ✨ Learn more about the brand new Calm & Ambitious Resource Vault: https://www.calmlycoping.com/vault 💬 Submit a message, question, or suggestion to the podcast: https://calmlycoping.com/message ——————— Want more? 👩🏽💻 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, therapy, and course offerings here: 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 📝 Take the Free High-Functioning Anxiety Quiz: http://hfaquiz.com ——————— My favorite tools: 🧘🏽♀️ Mindfulness Meditation App*: https://mindfulnesscom-partner-program.pxf.io/x97kyd ✅ Todoist To-Do List App*: https://get.todoist.io/8e7o0ay8n081 ——————— 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. *Links included in these show notes may be affiliate links. This means that I may earn a small commission for purchases made using these links (at no additional cost to you). All products that I share are products I use, love, and recommend.
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.
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