
What To Do When Everything Feels Urgent: Coping With Hurry Sickness
01/18/23 • 14 min
As I was researching for this episode I discovered the phrase hurry sickness, which I honestly had never heard of before... but once I started reading about it I knew it was all too familiar. Hurry sickness is “characterized by chronic rushing and anxiousness and an overwhelming, persistent sense of urgency — even when there’s no need to be moving so fast.” If you’re somebody who is high-achieving with a Type A personality, you might be able to relate to this. The problem with hurry sickness is that it can result in chronic stress, anxiety, irritability, and negative impacts on your work and relationships. In this episode, we’ll dive more into hurry sickness and how you can cope when everything feels urgent.
In this episode, you will learn:
- My personal experiences with hurry sickness
- 6 signs of hurry sickness along with 6 consequences that can result from it
- 6 tips to help you cope when everything feels urgent
Sources & resources mentioned in episode:
6 Signs You're Dealing With 'Hurry Sickness' (And What To Do About It): https://www.huffpost.com/entry/signs-of-hurry-sickness-how-to-deal_l_6081d78de4b0dff254039874
The 10 Symptoms Of “Hurry Sickness”: https://www.newgroundcounseling.com/blog/hurry-sickness
How to Manage Hurry Sickness: Causes, Effects, Treatment: ****https://www.masterclass.com/articles/hurry-sickness
Todoist: https://calmlycoping.com/todoist*
Why Having High-Functioning Anxiety Leads To Burnout: https://www.becalmwithtati.com/high-functioning-anxiety-and-burnout/
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Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for overthinkers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident.
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WATCH THE FREE TRAINING: HOW TO OVERCOME HIGH-FUNCTIONING ANXIETY
https://calmlycoping.com/workshop
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CALM & AMBITIOUS MEMBERSHIP
https://www.calmandambitious.com/
*** WORK WITH ME ***
My mission is to help you decrease your anxiety, declutter your mind, and say hello to a life of calm and balance. Learn more about my coaching, therapy, and course offerings below.
https://becalmwithtati.com/work-with-me
*** JOIN THE CALMLY COPING GROUP ***
The free supportive community for high-achievers with high-functioning anxiety.
Join Today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmlyCoping
*** SAY HI ON SOCIAL ***
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Instagram: https://instagram.com/tatianaglpc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianaglpc/
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**TAKE THE FREE HIGH-FUNCTIONING ANXIETY QUIZ**
*** INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC ***
Rescue Me (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990 Ft: Copperhead
DISCLAIMER
All content here is for informational purposes only. This content does not replace the professional judgment of your own mental health provider. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for all individual questions and issues.
*I may earn when you click this link at no additional cost to you. Your support helps support me to continue making free content!
As I was researching for this episode I discovered the phrase hurry sickness, which I honestly had never heard of before... but once I started reading about it I knew it was all too familiar. Hurry sickness is “characterized by chronic rushing and anxiousness and an overwhelming, persistent sense of urgency — even when there’s no need to be moving so fast.” If you’re somebody who is high-achieving with a Type A personality, you might be able to relate to this. The problem with hurry sickness is that it can result in chronic stress, anxiety, irritability, and negative impacts on your work and relationships. In this episode, we’ll dive more into hurry sickness and how you can cope when everything feels urgent.
In this episode, you will learn:
- My personal experiences with hurry sickness
- 6 signs of hurry sickness along with 6 consequences that can result from it
- 6 tips to help you cope when everything feels urgent
Sources & resources mentioned in episode:
6 Signs You're Dealing With 'Hurry Sickness' (And What To Do About It): https://www.huffpost.com/entry/signs-of-hurry-sickness-how-to-deal_l_6081d78de4b0dff254039874
The 10 Symptoms Of “Hurry Sickness”: https://www.newgroundcounseling.com/blog/hurry-sickness
How to Manage Hurry Sickness: Causes, Effects, Treatment: ****https://www.masterclass.com/articles/hurry-sickness
Todoist: https://calmlycoping.com/todoist*
Why Having High-Functioning Anxiety Leads To Burnout: https://www.becalmwithtati.com/high-functioning-anxiety-and-burnout/
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Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for overthinkers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident.
++++++
WATCH THE FREE TRAINING: HOW TO OVERCOME HIGH-FUNCTIONING ANXIETY
https://calmlycoping.com/workshop
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CALM & AMBITIOUS MEMBERSHIP
https://www.calmandambitious.com/
*** WORK WITH ME ***
My mission is to help you decrease your anxiety, declutter your mind, and say hello to a life of calm and balance. Learn more about my coaching, therapy, and course offerings below.
https://becalmwithtati.com/work-with-me
*** JOIN THE CALMLY COPING GROUP ***
The free supportive community for high-achievers with high-functioning anxiety.
Join Today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmlyCoping
*** SAY HI ON SOCIAL ***
Website: https://becalmwithtati.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/tatianaglpc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianaglpc/
Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/tatianaglpc
**TAKE THE FREE HIGH-FUNCTIONING ANXIETY QUIZ**
*** INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC ***
Rescue Me (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990 Ft: Copperhead
DISCLAIMER
All content here is for informational purposes only. This content does not replace the professional judgment of your own mental health provider. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for all individual questions and issues.
*I may earn when you click this link at no additional cost to you. Your support helps support me to continue making free content!
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Mentioned in episode:
8 Signs Your Emotions Are Controlling You: https://www.becalmwithtati.com/8-signs-your-emotions-control-you/
How To Stop Overthinking And Start Relaxing: https://www.becalmwithtati.com/how-to-stop-overthinking/
How To Stop Overthinking At Night: https://www.becalmwithtati.com/how-to-stop-overthinking-at-night/ https://youtu.be/qUQi03KH-8U
This Is What Happens To Your Brain When You're In Back-To-Back Meetings: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/meetings-breaks-office-brain-study_l_638e4f82e4b06fdc9d907e03
I replaced Social Media with Micro-Journalling for 1 Year: https://youtu.be/mFvdHfhVIsQ
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Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for overthinkers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident.
++++++
**TAKE THE FREE HIGH-FUNCTIONING ANXIETY QUIZ**
WATCH THE FREE HIGH-FUNCTIONING ANXIETY TRAINING
https://calmlycoping.com/workshop
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CALM & AMBITIOUS MEMBERSHIP
https://www.calmandambitious.com/
*** WORK WITH ME ***
My mission is to help you decrease your anxiety, declutter your mind, and say hello to a life of calm and balance. Learn more about my coaching, therapy, and course offerings below.
https://becalmwithtati.com/work-with-me
*** JOIN THE CALMLY COPING GROUP ***
The free supportive community for high-achievers with high-functioning anxiety.
Join Today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmlyCoping
*** SAY HI ON SOCIAL ***
Website: https://becalmwithtati.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/tatianaglpc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianaglpc/
Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/tatianaglpc
*** INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC ***
Rescue Me (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990 Ft: Copperhead
DISCLAIMER
All content here is for informational purposes only. This content does not replace the professional judgment of your own mental health provider. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for all individual questions and issues.
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Mentioned in episode:
Effortless by Greg McKeown: https://bookshop.org/lists/calmly-coping-podcast
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Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for overthinkers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident.
++++++
WATCH THE FREE TRAINING: HOW TO OVERCOME HIGH-FUNCTIONING ANXIETY IN 90 DAYS
https://calmlycoping.com/workshop
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CALM & AMBITIOUS MEMBERSHIP
https://www.calmandambitious.com/
*** WORK WITH ME ***
My mission is to help you decrease your anxiety, declutter your mind, and say hello to a life of calm and balance. Learn more about my coaching, therapy, and course offerings below.
https://becalmwithtati.com/work-with-me
*** JOIN THE CALMLY COPING GROUP ***
The free supportive community for high-achievers with high-functioning anxiety.
Join Today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmlyCoping
*** SAY HI ON SOCIAL ***
Website: https://becalmwithtati.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/tatianaglpc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianaglpc/
Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/tatianaglpc
**TAKE THE FREE HIGH-FUNCTIONING ANXIETY QUIZ**
*** INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC ***
Rescue Me (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990 Ft: Copperhead
DISCLAIMER
All content here is for informational purposes only. This content does not replace the professional judgment of your own mental health provider. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for all individual questions and issues.
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