Episodi

  • The Evening Shift: How to Truly Leave Work Behind

    The Evening Shift: How to Truly Leave Work Behind
    Jan 20 2026
    Does the end of your workday feel less like a finish line and more like a blurry transition?

    You may have left the office, but your mind is still there—replaying conversations, worrying about tomorrow's to-do list, and carrying the weight of the day's stress.

    This constant mental load robs you of your peace, your presence, and your ability to truly rest.You deserve to have evenings that are yours.
    You are worthy of rest and joy, free from the pressure of your job. It’s not about working harder to relax; it’s about gently guiding your mind away from the noise and back to yourself.

    In this episode, we invite you to discover a simple, compassionate practice to create a clear boundary between your work life and your personal life. This isn't another item for your to-do list. Instead, it’s a powerful, restorative ritual designed to help you release the day's tension and fully embrace your evening.

    You have the power to reclaim your personal time and protect your inner peace.Tune in to learn how to:
    • Create a mental "off-switch" to signal the end of the workday.
    • Let go of lingering professional stress and anxieties.
    • Be more present and engaged with your loved ones and yourself.
    Join us for this supportive session and give yourself the gift of a truly restful evening. You’ve earned it.

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    6 min
  • The Two-Minute Reset: How to Walk Into Any Meeting With Confidence

    The Two-Minute Reset: How to Walk Into Any Meeting With Confidence
    Jan 19 2026
    We've all been there: rushing from one call to the next, mind scattered, barely remembering the agenda for the meeting you just joined.

    You show up physically, but mentally, you’re still processing the last conversation.

    This frantic pace kills productivity and leaves you feeling constantly behind.What if you could change the entire trajectory of your next meeting in less time than it takes to brew a coffee?

    In this episode of Focused Mindset, we break down a game-changing, two-minute ritual that transforms how you show up.

    This isn’t about reading more briefs or over-preparing. It’s a simple, practical mental shift designed to clear the noise and sharpen your focus instantly.You will learn how to:
    • Stop the "mental spillover" from previous tasks.
    • Command the room (or the Zoom call) with calm authority.
    • Maximize the value of your time and everyone else's.
    Stop letting your calendar run you.

    Tune in to discover the secret to showing up ready, present, and effective—every single time.

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    5 min
  • The Inbox Tamer: Your Three-Step Escape from Email Overwhelm

    The Inbox Tamer: Your Three-Step Escape from Email Overwhelm
    Jan 19 2026
    Does the constant flood of emails leave you feeling overwhelmed and stressed? Is your inbox a source of anxiety rather than a tool for productivity?

    You're not alone.

    Many of us feel chained to our digital mail, but it doesn't have to be this way.In this episode, we introduce a simple yet powerful three-step method to transform your relationship with your inbox.

    We'll guide you through a practical framework designed to help you regain control, reduce email-related stress, and reclaim your focus. Stop letting your inbox dictate your day. Learn how to tame the digital chaos and turn your email into the efficient tool it was meant to be.

    If you're ready to escape the pressure of an intimidating inbox and cultivate a more focused mindset, this episode is for you.

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    6 min
  • How to Decompress So the Day Doesn’t Follow You to Bed

    How to Decompress So the Day Doesn’t Follow You to Bed
    Jan 14 2026
    There’s a particular kind of exhaustion that doesn’t come from working too much—it comes from unfinished emotional load. Resentment that wasn’t expressed.
    Effort that wasn’t acknowledged.
    Decisions that never properly closed. For high-functioning people, this energy often waits until the day slows down—then follows you straight into bed. In this episode of Focused Mindset, we look at why feeling resentful or drained in the evening isn’t a failure to relax, but a sign that the system never received a clear signal that the day was complete. You’ll learn:
    • Why mental and emotional residue shows up at night
    • How unexpressed effort and responsibility affect sleep
    • The difference between resting and ending the day
    • A simple decompression approach that prevents carryover into bedtime
    This is not about venting, fixing, or forcing calm. It’s about giving your system a clean point of closure—so sleep becomes possible without replay, tension, or quiet frustration. If you find yourself tired but wired, mentally reviewing the day, or waking with the same weight you went to bed with, this episode will help you separate from the day without suppressing what mattered.
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    4 min
  • One Affirmation, No Drama: Resetting Your Pace

    One Affirmation, No Drama: Resetting Your Pace
    Jan 12 2026
    Affirmations often fail because they ask people to feel something they don’t feel yet. This episode takes a different approach. Instead of using affirmation as motivation or emotional uplift, we explore a single, grounded statement designed to influence pace, not mood. For high-functioning professionals, pace is often the invisible driver of:
    • Mental pressure
    • Overthinking
    • Irritability
    • The feeling of being “on” all day
    In this episode of Focused Mindset, you’ll be guided through one simple affirmation—without drama, hype, or positive-thinking language—that helps your system recalibrate how quickly it moves through decisions, conversations, and tasks. You’ll learn:
    • Why pace matters more than positivity
    • How subtle shifts in tempo reduce pressure naturally
    • Why affirmations work best when they sound neutral and believable
    • How to use one sentence as an internal reference point during a busy day
    This is not about slowing down your life. It’s about restoring a pace that allows clarity, presence, and effectiveness to return on their own. A short episode. One thought. A measurable difference.
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    4 min
  • When Work Anxiety Isn’t Stress — It’s Suppressed Power

    When Work Anxiety Isn’t Stress — It’s Suppressed Power
    Jan 12 2026
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    If You Dislike Your Job, Anxious Energy May Be Asking for Power

    Feeling anxious at work is often treated as a personal weakness—something to manage, reduce, or push through. But what if that restless, uncomfortable energy isn’t a flaw at all? In this episode of Focused Mindset, we explore a different possibility: that the anxiety you feel around your job may be suppressed agency, not stress. A signal that your intelligence, capacity, or values are being constrained rather than expressed. For high-functioning professionals, anxiety at work often shows up as:
    • Irritation or restlessness during the workday
    • Overthinking conversations or decisions
    • A sense of being underused, overlooked, or misaligned
    • Fatigue that doesn’t resolve with rest
    Rather than asking how to calm this energy, this episode looks at what happens when you listen to it differently. You’ll learn:
    • Why anxiety can increase in roles with limited autonomy
    • How capable minds react when power, choice, or authorship is restricted
    • The difference between nervous system overload and frustrated potential
    • How clarity begins to return when energy is given direction, not suppression
    This is not a call to quit your job or force change overnight. It’s an invitation to understand what your system may be communicating—and how reclaiming a sense of internal authority can reduce anxiety without numbing your drive. If you’ve ever felt tense, flat, or internally resistant at work despite being competent and successful, this episode will help you see that experience through a far more useful lens.
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    5 min
  • Night-before work anxiety: making tomorrow “safe enough”

    Night-before work anxiety: making tomorrow “safe enough”
    Jan 7 2026
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    Tired of that familiar knot of dread that ties up your night? This episode is for you. We're diving deep into the phenomenon of night-before-work anxiety and giving you the tools to reclaim your evenings and start your week with confidence.Join us as we explore transformative methods to reframe your mindset. You'll learn how to shift from a cycle of worry to a state of empowerment, turning anxiety into a source of motivation. We share practical, actionable strategies designed to bring you a sense of calm and control, so you can enjoy your time off right up until the very end.In this episode, you will discover:
    • How to identify the root causes of your pre-work anxiety.
    • Simple mindfulness techniques to quiet a racing mind.
    • A powerful reframing exercise to change your perspective on the week ahead.
    • Steps to create a relaxing and restorative evening routine.
    Stop letting work stress steal your peace. Tune in to learn how to conquer the night-before-work jitters and step into your power.Listen now and start your journey towards a more peaceful and productive week. If you find this episode helpful, please subscribe and leave a review
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    4 min
  • The 90-second reset: lead anxious energy without fighting it

    The 90-second reset: lead anxious energy without fighting it
    Jan 5 2026
    To sign up for beta testing the new Anxiety Reset app, please join me at guidedbydamian.com and follow the link for the Anxiety Reset App.

    Feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of leadership? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re sharing a game-changing tool for busy executives: a 90-second anxiety reset.

    Discover how to flip the switch on stress and transform that nervous energy into a powerful fuel for success. We’ll walk you through a simple, practical method you can use right at your desk—no meditation cushion required.

    Tune in to learn how to regain your calm, sharpen your focus, and lead with renewed confidence, all in less time than it takes to grab a coffee. Say goodbye to the jitters and hello to positive momentum.

    Remeber to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss a single step on your journey to a live without anxiety.
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    4 min