Jun 12 2021

How The Highly Ambitious Deal With Anxiety

Written by: 
Myke Celis

Fact: You can’t be too ambitious if you’re 100% committed to your success.

Pursuing your biggest dreams isn’t that easy always.

Admittedly, there are a lot of challenges and struggles before you reach your goals.

Take it from me who was told time and again by a lot of people (seriously, I lost count) when I was starting my career from scratch that going global as a professional coach and as an author “was too big of a dream”.

For others yes.

But for me, it was worth the try.

However, what I realized was that you don’t have to stress yourself out and become too anxious in the process of fulfilling your ambition.

And yes, depression and success don’t necessary have to go hand in hand.

The solution though is not to minimize your goals, but rather, empower yourself to become bigger than your worse fears and anxieties.

So if you’re highly ambitious like me, allow me to share with you these 5 ways you can deal with anxiety:

  • Remember why you started

Your biggest “WHY” will keep you grounded when the going gets tough. Always be inspired by that life changing reason that made you decide to embark on your awesome journey towards becoming the person you’re meant to be: your own #bestmeever .

  • Be comfortable with the uncomfortable

The more you resist, the more it persists. So be open to changes, challenges and a whole lot of uncertainties in between. Instead of resisting your journey, embrace it fully and ask yourself what you can learn from each and every experience that you encounter along the way.

  • Acknowledge yourself and your mini milestones

Ok, repeat this after me: “I am doing perfectly well.” Celebrate small wins because they are beautiful reminders that you’re getting closer to where you want to be. Whether it’s getting a random compliment, learning a new skill or simply making it through a difficult day, give yourself a pat on the back. You deserve it for stepping up and pursuing your own biggest dreams. Not everyone can do that and that gives you another reason to celebrate. Affirm yourself as often as possible.

  • Focus on your own journey

Like seriously: comparing yourself with others is one of the biggest causes of anxiety. So please stop. Do yourself a favor and focus on yourself and your own growth. Do what you must, give your best always and stay committed to the results you want to achieve. Eyes on the prize, always.

  • Surround yourself with inspiration

Find your happy space. Be with people who make you feel loved and supported. Read about the inspiring stories of your role models. Look back gratefully at how far you’ve gone since you’ve started and recognize how much you’ve grown in the process. Create an environment that will help you thrive and make you realize that you don’t have to worry about what lies ahead. You got this!

There you go. I hope these inspire you to follow your heart as you pursue your biggest dreams.

You deserve it.

Begin Your #bestmeever Journey.

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