Confessions From a Recovering High Performer
Are you familiar with the experience of neglecting something crucial right up until the morning it explodes? Real 11th-hour stuff? In this episode, I pick up where I left off after the last episode, exploring the complicated dynamics of maintaining composure and the art of “pulling it together,” and shed light on the internal and external battles faced when trying to appear composed – and the honest revelations that come with letting it slip.
Listen in as I get real, sharing the hurdles I’ve faced since our last conversation. The struggle to alter ingrained patterns and habits is real and daunting. I give you an unfiltered glimpse into my relationship with my calendar, a glaring representation of the challenges I grapple with in my quest for change. Even as I navigate my path to recovery from being a high performer, I confront the enduring structures that stubbornly uphold the very patterns I’m striving to transform. Join me in this episode for a raw and sincere exploration of self, the complexities of self-change, and the ongoing journey towards recovery and reform.
And as with everything I share on the podcast, this is what I believe based on what I’ve read and researched. But please don’t take my word for it. Keep what sticks, discard the rest and for goodness sakes, go out and test drive it!
What You’ll Learn In Today’s Episode:
How to view overwhelming times as opportunities for pause and mindfulness.
Understand the struggle with reverting to old patterns of avoidance and lack of emotional honesty despite efforts to stay present.
How emotions are pathways to understanding and tackling resistance.
How to use journaling and a practice of exploring your current experience for introspective reflection.
How to observe the escalation of emotions as indicators of underlying issues.
The importance of environmental awareness as an indicator of mindfulness.
The importance of feeling grounded, enjoying the moment, and expanding awareness.
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“When you’re trying to change a pattern that has deep roots, it’s super hard, and sometimes I unconsciously stack the deck against myself just to wake myself up.” – Christina Sestan
“Haven’t you ever had one of those times of great insight only to wake up days or weeks later scratching your head and wondering where all your momentum went?” – Christina Sestan
“But our brain as it turns out is super good at really upholding the status quo and rejecting the new.” – Christina Sestan
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