#14: When the Anxiety Hits Mid-Call: What I Did Next

18/06/2025 7 min Episodio 14
#14: When the Anxiety Hits Mid-Call: What I Did Next

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Episode Synopsis

Ever had anxiety crash your client call like an unexpected storm? In this raw and honest episode, I share what it felt like when anxiety showed up in the middle of a session planning call, what helped me get through it, and how I’m adapting my routines to support my mental health. From pre-call rituals to sour candy hacks, it’s a behind-the-scenes look at staying professional—even when your hands are shaking. If you’ve ever felt this way, you’re not alone.Here are some of the strategies and tools I used, or that were recommended to me, when anxiety showed up mid-call:My Go-To Tools:A fully written, color-coded call script with talking points and cuesPre-call rituals like power poses and affirmationsKeeping a small stuffed animal or stim toy nearbyWriting affirmations like “I am safe” or “I am good at this” before the callHaving a tiny piece of sour candy ready (yes, really, more on that below)Suggestions from the Community (via TikTok and DMs):Fidget toys or stress balls within reachA calming scent nearby, like lavender essential oilSipping water or keeping a cold drink or ice at your deskAsking the client for a short pause or rescheduling if neededPopping a Warhead candy to snap out of a spiral (surprisingly effective)These tools are not about fixing anxiety, but about giving yourself anchors when things feel overwhelming.If you try any of these, let me know what works for you or share your own favorite grounding tools!

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