378. The Happy High Achiever with Mary Anderson

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How does happiness fuel productivity and success?

Join Michael Herold in an empowering chat with Mary Anderson, the author of The Happy High Achiever, who gives her expertise on how high-achievers can turn the tables on stress and anxiety, unlocking powerful tools that can lead you to greater success and fulfillment in life.

You'll discover how to identify cognitive distortions, including what Mary coined the 'Troublesome Trifecta,' learn techniques to challenge those pesky, unhelpful thoughts and uncover personalized strategies for building your confidence, tackling perfectionism, embracing your authentic self, and forging meaningful connections with others.

If you want to learn how to become a happy high achiever and unleash your full potential, listening to this episode and getting your copy of Mary’s book is a step in the right direction!

Listen and Learn:

• What inspired Mary to write a guide for high achievers struggling with anxiety
• Redefining achievement and optimizing mindset to reach your best self
• The "Troublesome Trifecta" of thoughts that can sabotage your progress and fuel anxiety
• Why striving for excellence, not perfection, could unlock your potential without all the stress
• Embracing your mistakes to achieve true excellence and balance high achievement
• Why celebrating victories fuels your success and happiness

Resources:

• The Happy High Achiever: 8 Essentials to Overcome Anxiety, Manage Stress, and Energize Yourself for Success--Without Losing Your Edge
• Website: https://maryandersonphd.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Dr-Mary-Anderson/100063517721186/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_maryanderson/
• Link to POTC Listener Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCtaljb-QMHXl6651OdUrK6Zwt5QeDckw6dCoDYszC-0XpyA/viewform

About Mary Anderson

Dr. Mary Anderson is a licensed psychologist and sought-after speaker with over a decade of experience helping patients become happier, healthier, and sustainably high-achieving. Dr. Anderson earned her PhD in clinical psychology, with a specialty in health psychology, from the University of Florida and completed her internship and post-doctoral fellowship at the VA Boston Healthcare System, with appointments at Harvard Medical School and Boston University School of Medicine. She currently lives in Boston, Massachusetts.

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