We often believe that if we can just control things — our environment, other people, the outcome — we’ll finally feel calm. But what if the opposite is true? In this episode, I share how a daily source of frustration transformed completely when I chose acceptance over control. You’ll learn how this mindset shift can improve emotion regulation, reduce anxiety, and help you navigate life with more ease, especially if you’re a high-achiever who often gets caught in “shoulds” and expectations.

 

In this episode, you will learn:

• How acceptance (not control) leads to calm and emotion regulation
• The difference between acceptance and resignation
• Practical ways to reduce frustration when things don’t go as planned

 

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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.

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My favorite tools:

🧘🏽‍♀️ Mindfulness Meditation App*: https://mindfulnesscom-partner-program.pxf.io/x97kyd

✅ Todoist To-Do List App*: https://get.todoist.io/8e7o0ay8n081

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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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