I was able to push through the anxiety and self-doubt to move my way up in my career, but ultimately I reached a breaking point.  I was already well aware of the importance of tools such as mindfulness and cognitive behavioral techniques in managing anxiety and stress, but the pressure and stress I was experiencing ultimately led me to reach a point of burnout.

This was the catalyst towards my journey of entrepreneurship and deep personal development.  It was through this part of my journey that I learned how to heal from and live with my high-functioning anxiety so it no longer held me back. 

I had to learn how to finally start being kind to myself and stop putting so much unrealistic pressure on myself.  I also learned how to manage my energy rather than my time so that I was resting and caring for myself in the way I needed.  The process has been challenging, I can assure you.  But the absolute BEST part is that I realized I can be kind to myself and still be the high-achiever I am.

My freedom from high-functioning anxiety has allowed my confidence and authenticity to bloom.