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Why High Achieving Women Struggle with Anxiety
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Feb 05, 2025
If you’re a high-achieving woman—driven, ambitious, and deeply passionate about making an impact—you probably know anxiety all too well. You might wake up already feeling behind, your mind racing with to-dos, expectations, and that relentless pressure to keep it all together. I see you. I’ve been there. And I want you to know something important: your anxiety is not a personal failing.
In fact, the very traits that make you successful—your perfectionism, creativity, and deep sense of responsibility—can also be the biggest contributors to your anxiety. Let’s dive into why this happens and, more importantly, how you can finally break free.
Why High-Achieving Women Are More Prone to Anxiety
If you’ve ever wondered, Why do I feel so anxious even when I’m doing everything “right”?—you’re not alone. The truth is, high-achieving women often struggle with anxiety because of:
✅ Perfectionism & Fear of Failure – The pressure to do everything flawlessly can leave you feeling like you’re never enough. You set impossible standards, then beat yourself up when you don’t meet them.
✅ Impostor Syndrome – Despite your accomplishments, you might feel like a fraud, constantly questioning whether you’re truly qualified or just “lucky.”
✅ Overcommitment & Lack of Boundaries – You say yes to everything, overextend yourself, and put everyone else’s needs before your own—leading to burnout and chronic stress.
✅ Hyper-Sensitivity to Criticism – You take feedback personally, overanalyze past conversations, and replay mistakes in your head, fueling self-doubt.
Sound familiar? Then watch this week's episode of the Movement, Mind, & Meaning Podcast all about why