Not long ago, I found myself staring at my screen, sweating, even though I was just about to speak in a webinar with 30 people—not exactly a TED Talk. My heart pounded, my throat tightened, and my mind kept yelling, “What if you freeze?” Public speaking in person used to be scary enough, but somehow,…
Ever sat at your desk wondering if you’re doing enough—only to have that thought spiral into a full-on mental rabbit hole? I’ve been there more times than I care to admit. It’s like your mind is playing a cruel game, second-guessing every task, every email, every silence from your boss. That’s the thing about anxiety…
Back when I was in my twenties, I missed an incredible opportunity to speak at a conference—one that could’ve boosted my career—because I was terrified of messing up. At the time, I didn’t know what to call it. I chalked it up to nerves, or maybe I just wasn’t ready. But looking back, it was…
If you’re anything like me, the moment your name is called to step up in front of an audience, your pulse races like you’ve just sprinted a mile. Your palms are sweaty, your thoughts start to blur, and suddenly every ounce of preparation seems to vanish. Public speaking anxiety doesn’t just hit beginners—it sneaks up…
Years ago, I thought I had it all figured out—fast-paced job, tight deadlines, and a calendar so full it made sleep feel optional. I brushed off the jitters, the racing thoughts, and the Sunday-night dread. “Just pressure,” I told myself. Turns out, it was something much deeper. If you’ve ever worked in high-stakes industries—tech, healthcare,…
I still remember sitting in my doctor’s office, heart racing, palms sweating, convinced something was terribly wrong with me. Turns out, it wasn’t my heart—it was anxiety. And not just any anxiety—crippling, always-lurking-in-the-background kind. That was the first time I heard the term “beta blockers for anxiety.” I knew them as heart meds, not something…
My first panic attack happened at work. I was typing up a client report when suddenly my heart started pounding. I thought it was just a caffeine overload. But when my vision blurred and I had to lock myself in the bathroom just to breathe, I knew something else was going on. That was the…