Working Towards Our Purpose

When battling anxiety, depression, or other mental health struggles do you ever feel like you can't achieve? In this episode of Working Towards Our Purpose, I talk about how to be an achiever while you're struggling with mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, or ADHD. From my personal experiences, I share practical steps and mindset shifts that have helped me reach my goals despite ups and downs. This episode is packed with mental health tips for achievers and advice for finding your own version of success, even when traditional advice doesn’t fit. If you’re looking for inspiration and actionable strategies on mental health and goal achievement, this one’s for you!

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📍 Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction & Check-In
01:52 – Reflecting on Podcast Purpose & Identity
03:07 – Ambition, Achievement & Mental Health Struggles
07:35 – Can People Really Change?
08:39 – Accepting Emotional Ups and Downs
10:14 – Learning to Trust the Highs, Not the Lows
11:46 – Forcing a 9-to-5 Routine vs. Authentic Living
13:25 – Achieving Despite Mental Health Struggles
14:44 – Five Steps to Achieving with Mental Health Challenges
22:07 – Redefining Achievement, Success is What You Want
23:55 – Closing Thoughts

In this episode you'll learn:

How to achieve while struggling
How to accept emotional ups and downs
Trusting the positive moments and not the negative
How to be kinder to yourself
Define what achievement means to you
Accepting depression, anxiety, ADHD, or any other mental health conditions
Prioritizing your mental health and achieving your dreams

 🚀 Start Here If You’re New

1. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How to Trust Your Success as a High-Achiever | EP 45

2. Overcoming Others' Expectations: 3 Stages to Living an Authentic Life | EP 48

3. Should You Quit Your Job? How to Know When it’s Time for a Career Pivot | EP 39

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