I Had A Panic Attack…
Summary
- Five years ago, I had a challenging moment while running my company. I had three big events coming up, including a quarterly leadership meeting the next day, and I had a meltdown due to an issue with an employee.
- My body physically reacted with shaking, and I felt terrible. I began judging myself harshly, thinking I shouldn't let this happen again.
- I wanted to run away from the situation and avoid anything that might trigger similar feelings in the future.
- While some people default to anger or sadness, I usually default to fear and anxiety. After having panic attacks, I became terrified of experiencing another, which just perpetuated the cycle.
- Reflecting on this, I've learned the importance of recognizing and addressing one's triggers and reactions, rather than avoiding them, to break the cycle of fear and anxiety.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing these strategies to help navigate challenging moments:
Recognize and Address Triggers
First, identify what’s causing stress or anxiety. Keep a journal where you jot down situations that make you feel overwhelmed. By spotting patterns, you can start to address the root causes.
Break the Self-Judgment Cycle
Stop judging yourself harshly. When things don’t go as planned, instead of saying, “What’s wrong with me?”, say, “What can I learn from this?” This shift in thinking helps in viewing challenges as opportunities for growth rather than failures.
Practice Mindfulness
Incorporate simple mindfulness exercises into your daily routine. It can be as easy as taking 5 deep breaths or spending 5 minutes each morning to reflect on positive things. This helps keep anxiety at bay and keeps you grounded.
Prepare for Stressful Situations
Ahead of stressful events, such as meetings or big projects, prepare yourself mentally by visualizing success. Picture yourself handling the situation smoothly. This technique boosts confidence and reduces anxiety.
Develop a Support System
Talk to someone you trust when you're feeling overwhelmed. Sharing your experiences and getting a different perspective can be very relieving. This connection helps you feel supported and less isolated in your struggles.
Focus on Small Wins
Celebrate small achievements. Don't wait for big victories to validate your efforts. Small wins can build momentum and boost your confidence over time.
By implementing these strategies, you can better manage stress and anxiety, leading to personal growth and improved business performance.
Quotes by Leila Hormozi
"I started judging myself I started saying what's wrong with you this can't happen again"
– Leila Hormozi
"I wanted to run away from it I wanted to not be in any situations that would trigger it"
– Leila Hormozi
"I wanted to get as far away from anything I associated with it as possible"
– Leila Hormozi
"Some people default to anger some people default to sadness I default to fear and anxiety"
– Leila Hormozi
"I would be terrified of having another which would perpetuate me in the cycle of having them"
– Leila Hormozi
Full Transcript
5 years ago I was running the company I had three events coming up I had my leadership team quarterly the next day and I was just like reeling on this issue that had just occurred with an employee and I I just had a full-blown meltdown like panic attack like body like shaking all those things I felt terrible I started judging myself I started saying what's wrong with you this can't happen again don't allow this to happen again I wanted to run away from it I wanted to not be in any situations that would trigger it I wanted to get as far away from anything I associated with it as possible some people default to anger some people default to sadness I default to fear and anxiety after I would have the panic attacks I would be terrified of having another which would perpetuate me in the cycle of having them even so far as
