No matter where we look in life, there are expectations. It's when the expectations become a problem that we begin to build anxiety. How we deal with it can lead to our overall mindset and life satisfaction. That's why today, you and I are taking a one-on-one deep dive into expectations and high-functioning anxiety. That space where we look like we have it all together, yet inside, we can be frozen with fear and self-doubt. We're breaking it. All down and I'm giving you some tools. And tips to help. You win at your mindset and learn to set your expectations. While dealing with some form of anxiety. So, let's not waste another second.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

00:00 Introduction – Expectations and high-functioning anxiety

01:40 The 3 things that most people come into therapy for

03:05 Definition of expectation

05:30 How expectation and anxiety go hand-in-hand and high functioning anxiety

08:43 The wins and loses of high-functioning anxiety

11:54 Safety mechanism vs Coping mechanism

14:16 When anxiety creates issues

16:00 How to cope with expectations

19:20 Dealing with anxiety in a healthy way – tools

22:03 Looking at your thought patterns

24:18 Grounding exercise – 5-4-3-2-1

29:25 Connecting to your body – breath, mantras, affirmations, talk to your fear

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Welcome to Pause & Affirm! This quick hit of inspiration is meant to remind you of your greatness, inner light, and peace!

TAKE A MOMENT TO RELAX AND ALLOW THESE WORDS TO SETTLE IN YOUR MIND, HEART, AND SOUL.

Affirming with me:

The old version of me is proud of the person I am today. I realize now how far I have come. I know that the weight of not being good. Enough and not there yet are self-imposed roadblocks that have kept this version of me standing on the sidelines of my life. Those sidelines are not covered in peace. They are battlefields tIhat destroy me from the inside out. So, today I'm making a choice, a decision, a choice to no longer stand there. I will no longer be hindered by judgment, fear, or lack. I give myself permission to be prosperous. I allow myself to step back and step forward and give myself joy. I am on the path of discovery that ultimately builds and rebuilds the very best of me in this whole, happy, complete life. Yes, those old versions of me are proud. I know today that I am a beautiful, wonderful soul.

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So, you play a number of roles in your life, all with expectations, from partner, mom, friend, colleague, child, perhaps sibling, and more. With so many roles, your attention and needs are often scattered, which can lead to you living in an internal storm of turmoil.

There is a path out of such feelings and behaviors. I sat down with mom guilt expert Melissa Peduzzi to talk about her method and tools to help mom’s everywhere show up as their best selves and create solid relationships with their children.

Let’s dive right in.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

00:00 INTRODUCTION

01:51 Why Melissa sought answers when it comes to mom guilt

03:52 Defining mom guilt

05:58 The Mom Manual – what it is and how you have one as a parent!

09:25 Creating a collaborative relationship with your children to ease the guilt

13:46 You cannot thrive holding shame inside of you

17:53 Allowing your children to be who they are without placing your expectations

25:31 A tool for getting out of the emotional responses that cause guilt

31:54 Tense and release is a great secondary tool

33:50 Pathway to personal freedom and solid relationships with your children – step 1

38:13 Step 2: Identify what you want to change

40:35 Step 3: Redefine the manual

51:00 Getting feedback from a grounded place

57:00 Melissa’s three

To connect with Melissa, visit her website at momlifebydesign.com, You can also find her on Instagram at momlifebydesign. The special offering Melissa mentioned can be downloaded for free: momlifebydesign.com/getyourlifetogethergirl

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