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Taking the Next Step: What to Expect When Getting an ADHD Assessment adhd adhd community adhd resources anxiety resources high-functioning anxiety late adhd diagnosis Nov 08, 2023

Hey there, neurospicy chickadee! Today, I’m talking to those lovelies in my life who are here for a reason, but you aren’t sure what exactly that reason is just yet. You suspect your brain doesn’t work quuuiiiiite like everyone else’s. But you’ve never had an official diagnosis. Or, maybe you’ve had...

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Growing Your Small Business— Pros and Cons of Outsourcing anxiety resources business women female entrepreneurs high-functioning anxiety perfectionism powerful women tips for entrepreneurs women in business Jun 19, 2023

As a badass female entrepreneur, you may find yourself wearing multiple hats. On any given day, you may need to juggle a wide range of tasks and responsibilities— from managing operations and finances to marketing and customer service. 

Wow, I'm exhausted just typing that.

I know it feels to say, ...

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Get Out of Your Own Way— How to Overcome Your Fears When Starting a New Business anxiety resources anxious women business women dealing with anxiety fear vs anxiety female entrepreneurs high-functioning anxiety tips for entrepreneurs women in business Jun 12, 2023

Starting a new business is a DAUNTING experience. It's natural to feel anxious and afraid. After all, there's no guarantee of success, and the stakes are high. 

Don't let your fears hold you back! 

If you have a dream or a passion project you want to pursue, go for it!

When I decided to start Kar...

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It's Getting Hot in Here: The Connection Between Heat and Panic Attacks + Coping Techniques anxiety resources avoid triggers for anxiety business women dealing with anxiety female entrepreneurs high-functioning anxiety Jun 06, 2023

As the weather starts to heat up, you may notice that you're more irritable, anxious, or impatient than usual. 

What's that about?

We all know that dark, cold Winters can negatively affect your mental health. So it may seem counterintuitive to feel increased anxiety as the weather gets warmer. Unf...

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The Anxiety Gender Gap— Navigating Women's Unique Battle with Anxiety anxiety resources anxious women business women high-functioning anxiety powerful women solopreneurs tips for entrepreneurs May 30, 2023

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. In fact, an estimated 265 million people across the globe have some form of anxiety disorder. This includes generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder (and panic attacks), social anxiety disorder, and separation anxiety, to n...

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Hi. I'm the Problem, It's Me? 7 Ways to Recognize Anxiety in Yourself anxiety resources business women female entrepreneurs high-functioning anxiety put yourself first recognizing anxiety sleep and anxiety May 10, 2023

Did you know it isn't always easy to tell if you have anxiety? You might be thinking, "I've never had a panic attack or taken anxiety medication, so I definitely don't have that shit." 

Just because you haven't had a panic attack, that doesn't mean it may not be something you contend with. At Karri...

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The Pressure of Perfection | How to Overcome the Burden of Perfectionism business women common triggers for anxiety cure your anxiety endorphins high-functioning anxiety perfectionism starting a business Apr 12, 2023

 What's so wrong with trying to be perfect? After all, perfect is, well, perfect.

The problem with perfectionism isn't that you want to be great at everything you do. You can be a high achiever without being a perfectionist. 

The problem is in the motivation. High achievers are motivated to excel ...

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Daily Scheduling Tips for Anxious Entrepreneurs habits for women in business with anxiety high-functioning anxiety scheduling tips solopreneurs starting a business tips for entrepreneurs Mar 01, 2023

As someone who's faced my own personal struggles with anxiety, I know that one of the biggest challenges can be time management. People living in the overwhelm often feel pressure to overachieve, overschedule, and overburden themselves. (Hell yes we do)

With so much on your plate, it can feel super...

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Do I Have High-Functioning Anxiety?  high-functioning anxiety Feb 15, 2023

The term “high-functioning anxiety” is thrown around a lot in casual conversation. In the same way people joke that they “have OCD” if they color-code their calendar, people often write off having an anxiety disorder as the punchline to a self-deprecating joke.  

Although it is not an official diag...

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What is High-Functioning Anxiety? Sneaky Signs You May Have It high-functioning anxiety soothing techniques for anxiety tips for controling anxiety Jan 11, 2023

When you think about someone dealing with anxiety, what do you picture? A nervous wreck unable to handle daily life without therapy and medication? This portrait of anxiety doesn’t tell the whole story.

The reality is anxiety manifests in many different ways. One side of anxiety that often gets ove...

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