Could the quick fixes you use to help yourself or someone you love actually be making everyone’s anxiety and overwhelm worse?
Wanting to quickly fix someone’s distress can sometimes create more stress for everyone even you!
In this episode, you’ll discover:
1. Why distress can quickly trigger your urge to jump in, take over, or make an uncomfortable situation go away.
2. How to recognize the physical signs that tell you you’ve moved into quick fix mode before anxiety and overwhelm take over.
3. A simple way to slow down and figure out whether the moment actually needs action, advice, support, or simply a little time.
Take 10 minutes to respond to anxiety and overwhelm with greater clarity and calm. You’re worth it.
Want to learn more about my Inner Challenge Master Class on Mental Wellness? Email me at mj@mjmurrayvachon.com.
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About the Host:
MJ Murray Vachon, LCSW, is a seasoned clinician, educator, and host of the podcast Creating Midlife Calm, recognized by Maria Shriver as a “Listen of the Week.” Over the past 40 years, MJ has led more than 50,000 therapy sessions and developed the Inner Challenge mental wellness program and the Inner Challenge Master Class, practical tools for emotional regulation, self-awareness, and resilience taught for more than 30 years in junior high schools and at the University of Notre Dame for freshman football players. Through her podcast, teaching, and coaching, MJ helps people build calmer lives, stronger relationships, and healthier communities.
Creating Midlife Calm is a podcast designed to guide you through the challenges of midlife, tackling issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, feeling unworthy, procrastination, and isolation, while offering strategies for improving relationships, family support, emotional wellbeing, mental wellness, and parenting, with a focus on mindfulness, stress management, coping skills, and personal growth to stop rumination, overthinking, and increase confidence through self-care, emotional healing, and mental health support.
