Georgette Desira, a mental health expert specializing in anxiety and low confidence, shares her journey and insights in this conversation with me on the Unstoppable Introvert Project.
Georgette discusses the importance of being unstoppable, overcoming anxiety and building confidence. She emphasizes the need to push through fear and self-limiting beliefs to achieve personal growth. Georgette also talks about her own experiences as an introvert and the challenges she faced in her career. She explains the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and the importance of feeling and acknowledging our emotions.
Georgette discusses the importance of taking action to overcome anxiety and low confidence as an introvert. She shares her personal strategies for managing nerves and anxiety, such as physical movement and mindful self-care. Georgette also talks about her journey of starting her own business and the challenges she faced as an introverted entrepreneur. She emphasizes the need to prioritize self-discovery and develop a strong sense of self in order to pursue opportunities and live a fulfilling life. Georgette's mission is to help introverts build confidence and overcome their challenges, relating to anxiety and more!
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Instagram: @confidence_anxiety_coach
Facebook: @georgettedesiratraumacoach
Takeaways
• Being unstoppable means pushing through fear and self-limiting beliefs.
• Anxiety and low confidence are symptoms that can be managed and overcome.
• Introversion is a personality trait, while anxiety and low confidence are symptoms that can be triggered by introversion.
• Setting boundaries is essential for self-respect and building healthy relationships.
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on managing thoughts and behaviors to break negative cycles.
• Feeling and acknowledging our emotions is important for personal growth and well-being. Taking action is the remedy for anxiety and low confidence. Introverts and anxious individuals need to push themselves to take action in order to build confidence.
• Physical movement and mindful self-care are powerful tools for managing anxiety and nerves. Engaging in activities like exercise, dancing, and listening to uplifting music can help release adrenaline and ground the nervous system.
• Starting a business as an introvert can be challenging, but it is possible with the right mindset and support. It requires stepping out of the comfort zone and consistently taking action.
• Many introverts struggle with a loss of identity and not knowing what they want to do in life. Self-discovery and building self-awareness are crucial for finding purpose and pursuing opportunities.
• It's important to start small and consistently develop new habits and skills. Over time, these small steps can lead to increased confidence and the ability to seize opportunities.
Chapters
01:27 - Defining Unstoppable and Overcoming Fear
08:24 - Passion for Anxiety, Confidence, and Introversion
13:05 - University Life and Personal Growth
15:07 - Working in Mental Health Wards
25:13 - Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
29:15 - Importance of Feeling and Acknowledging Emotions
32:18 - Managing Anxiety and Breaking Negative Cycles
36:12 - Managing Nerves and Anxiety: Strategies for Introverts
46:44 Starting a Business as an Introvert: Challenges and Success
1 июн 2024
