People-pleasing and overthinking aren’t personality flaws—they’re nervous system responses rooted in survival.
The freeze and fawn states can keep us stuck in patterns of saying “yes” when we mean “no,” avoiding conflict, or mentally spiraling.
There are practical, body-based ways to shift out of these states—without shaming yourself or forcing confidence.
Freeze doesn’t mean relaxed. It’s what happens when your nervous system is sympathetically charged (like in fight or flight) but too overwhelmed to act.
Think:
Your body feels tense, wired, and alert.
But instead of running or fighting… you shut down, go numb, or mentally check out.
You know you should speak up, decide, o
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Let’s be real.
You’ve got systems, checklists, productivity hacks, a time-blocked calendar… and yet by 2pm, you feel like a zombie bouncing between tabs, forgetting what you were just doing.
If you’ve ever said, “I just need to focus,” or worse, “Why can’t I just get it together?” — this post is for you.
Because here’s the truth: You’re not the problem.
But chronic stress might be.
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We’re living in a productivity-obsessed world. Everyone’s trying to optimize: sleep cycles, morning routines, deep work windows. And those things can help — but they miss the bigger picture.
Stress literally changes how your brain works.
When you’re under long-term pressure, your brain shifts into survival mode. The part of your brain responsible for decision-making, focus, memory, and impulse control — called the prefrontal cortex — starts to shut down.
That’s not an opinion. That’s neuroscience.
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For years, I thought anxiety was something I just had to manage. Deep breaths, journaling, mindset work—I tried it all. And while those things helped for a moment, the anxiety always came back. I’d still wake up exhausted before the day even started. My mind still ran in endless loops of overthinking, self-doubt, and what-ifs.
What I didn’t realize? Anxiety isn’t just in your head. It’s in your nervous system.
If you feel like anxiety keeps running the show—like no matter how much you try to “calm down,” your body won’t cooperate—it’s not because you’re doing something wrong. Your nervous system is stuck in overdrive. And until you shift it at the source, you’ll keep feeling drained, overwhelmed, and on edge.
But here’s the good news: You don’t have to stay in survival mode. You can rewire your nervous system so calm becomes your natural state. You can wake up feeling clear, grounded, and in control. You can run your business and life with confidence, focus, and energy—without the c...
In a world where hustle culture reigns supreme, it's easy to forget the importance of self-care. But here's a secret: your morning routine might just be the game-changer your business needs.
Join us as we dive into the magical world of morning rituals and discover why they're not just a luxury, but a necessity for every entrepreneur.
Here's what you'll uncover in this episode of the Purposeful Powerhouse podcast:
Boost Your Productivity: Did you know that a well-crafted morning routine can supercharge your productivity by up to 72%? We'll show you how to harness this incredible ROI to tackle your to-do list with ease and efficiency.
Live with Intention: Say goodbye to drifting through your days on autopilot. Morning routines empower you to seize each moment with purpose and intention, allowing you to show up as your best and brightest self in both life and business.
Navigate Stress Like a Pro: In a world where burnout and stress levels are skyrocketing, your morning ro
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As we navigate this unprecedented time and ever changing work arrangements, people around the world are reporting higher stress levels than ever.Â
And while stress shows up differently in people, it has very similar effects for many such as:
Coupled with the fact that chronic stress is a major risk for illness and mental health challenges, it is absolutely essential that your team has the tools that they need to lower stress levels naturally!
Empower yourself with practical and research backed techniques to stress less with this virtual workshop:
STRESS LESS: Tools and Techniques You Can Use AnywhereÂ
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This virtual workshop will help you understand stress, know exactly how to reduce it, and what to do today to build inner resilience to promote a deep sense of calm and ease.
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With the onset of the global pandemic of COVID-19, to say our lives have changed drastically is an understatement. Most of the world is being asked to stay at home, maintain distance from others when out in public, and maintain high standards of hygiene to slow the spread of the virus.
Likely millions of others, you may now be working from home which is a big shift to your daily routine and schedule. And for now this is a key part that you can play to help flatten the curve and reduce the number of people worldwide that are impacted.Â
During this unprecedented time, it is vital that you do everything you can to stay healthy by keeping your immune system up and your stress levels down! While you know I am always a huge advocate for self care, I am suggesting that you kick those efforts into overdrive immediately and over these coming weeks.
Here's some ideas to help you with that:Â
You've probably heard that Yoga has lots of tools for stress relief right? IT DOES!Â
But if you are feeling so stressed out that your mind is running a mile a minute and your TO-DO list stretches into next month it can be very difficult to sit and meditate.
I can totally relate to that and so can many of my clients! And if that sounds at all familiar to you too I have a powerful tool to share with you called Lotus Mudra.       Â
                                                                                       
Mudras are typically hand positions that are used in the Yoga practice to help us channel our energy flow and quiet the mind AKA: meditate. They are often used in combination with a breathing technique that helps us draw our attention inwards and focus.Â
By using multiple tools at once many people find that they are able to turn down the noisy chatter of the mind (at least temp...
I'd like to introduce you to someone! Have you met Emma? She is the colleague of the future or what someone is predicted to look like after 20 years of office work.......
            
It might look like a joke but it isn't. This model was created based on the input of 3000 office workers in the UK, Germany, and France and what they are dealing with currently. They mentioned things that probably sound familiar, such as:Â
back pain, neck tension, headaches, eye strain, weight gain, stress, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, skin issues, insomnia, depression and anxiety.
Based on all the info that was shared the researchers created Emma: the colleague of the future.
Doesn't look good does it? Doesn't feel good either since she is predicted to have: a permanently rounded back, carry extra weight, have varicose veins, eye problems, headaches, high cholesterol, insulin sensitivity, and a host of other problems.
The main culprit behind these changes: sitting and slouching...
On a scale of 1-10 what would your average stress level be? What about when you are at work? What about during the holidays?
I remember a time when my stress level was so high that I was waking up in the middle of the night feeling like I was running a marathon: heart pounding, sweating, and feeling intense anxiety.
IT WAS STRAIGHT UP AWFUL, thankfully I knew I had to make a shift and took action to do so!Â
Stress is a reality of life: the issue is how high our stress level gets and what we do to manage and reduce it.Â
The American Institute of Stress reports that 40% of people say that their job is very or extremely stressful......YIKES!Â
And since stress is a known contributor to many health issues and problems including: neck tension, back pain, headaches, digestive issues, weight gain, anxiety, insomnia, depression and every major chronic disease it is VITAL that we take action to bring stress levels down.
Thankfully Yoga has a wide variety of tools that are shown to bring st...
What are you thankful for today?
Today and everyday, I am thankful for my health, my loving partner, my work, my freedom, my supportive community and....YOGA!Â
I'm thankful for Yoga because it helps me stay sane, healthy, strong and balanced!Â
I'm thankful for Yoga because it is the main tool that I serve my community with and through it am able to help you stay energized, healthy and centered.Â
I'm thankful that now through the YOGA AT MY DESK PROGRAM you are now able to access these amazingly powerful tools anytime, anywhere!Â
In honor of Thanksgiving, I am excited to announce that I am opening enrollment from Nov 26th until December 3rd only to offer this special deal:
40% off of the Annual Membership plus a special thank you bonus of aÂ
20 Minute Posture Consultation (using a specialized Posture App) to customize the program for you to maximize your results (valued at $97)!
This year wouldn't you like to handle the stress of the holiday season gracefully by taking 10 minute...
Press PAUSE on your busy life with this free 10 minute "Yoga at My Desk" video to instantly feel better!
