Still in Process: What Building Steadiness Actually Looks Like
A reflective piece on managing performance nerves and building steadiness under pressure through lived experience, not forced confidence.
A reflective piece on managing performance nerves and building steadiness under pressure through lived experience, not forced confidence.
Confidence isn’t about being fearless 0 it’s about trusting yourself despite fear. Learn practical ways to build self-trust, manage anxiety, and respond with calm, clarity, and resilience in high-pressure situations.
Facing the unknown can be overwhelming, but building confidence isn't about certainty—it's about trusting your ability to adapt. Learn how to honour your bravery, manage your energy, and show up with courage in the face of fear.
Struggle with meeting anxiety or presentation nerves? Discover 5 simple, proven strategies to stay calm, boost your confidence, and speak up with ease at work
Nerves and excitement feel identical in the body-but one shuts us down, and the other helps us rise. In this post, Annette Sloly explores how to reframe performance anxiety using a neuroscience-backed method called cognitive reappraisal. Learn simple, effective tools to turn nervous energy into confident focus-so you can show up fully when it matters most.
Social anxiety doesn’t always look like panic or avoidance. Among high performers, it often hides behind overthinking, perfectionism, and quiet self-doubt. In this post, I explore the invisible ways social anxiety shows up in professional spaces, and why just showing up can be an act of courage.
Social anxiety doesn’t always look like panic or avoidance. Among high performers, it often hides behind overthinking, perfectionism, and quiet self-doubt. In this post, I explore the invisible ways social anxiety shows up in professional spaces, and why just showing up can be an act of courage.
Public speaking is one of the most valuable skills in today's professional world. Whether you're presenting to a boardroom, speaking on a panel, or delivering a virtual talk, the ability to communicate clearly and confidently can open doors to new opportunities. Yet, for many, the mere thought of standing in front of an audience induces anxiety.
For those who live with anxiety, are neurodivergent, or feel the weight of societal expectations, 'masking' can feel like a shield. It's the act of blending in, suppressing the parts of oneself that feel too 'different' or 'much' in order to fit a mould. Masking can be a survival tool, a way to navigate environments where we fear rejection or misunderstanding. It can give us temporary relief: "If I just act like everyone else, I'll feel safe." And, our nervous system spends a lot of time looking for signals in our environment that tell us it is safe. Masking can also be exhausting, alienating, and denying our most authentic selves. Over time, it chips away at authenticity, leaving us wondering: Who am I beneath the mask?
How Do You Choose An Online Therapist For Anxiety? With all the recent hype surrounding the role of technology in healthcare and mental health, it’s no surprise that many people are looking to online therapy as a way to support them with their challenges such as stress and anxiety. But how do you choose [...]