"I’m Running on Fumes, But No One Knows."

The Real Reason You Can't Say No

Apply for the complementary Executive Reset Research Cohort session here: https://askmartitarobbins.com/services [https://askmartitarobbins.com/services] In this conversation, Martita Robbins addresses the challenges high-achieving Black women face in setting boundaries and the emotional toll of people-pleasing. She introduces Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and guides listeners through a tapping meditation to help them reclaim their time and energy, emphasizing the importance of self-worth and the safety of saying no. Music Credits: Song: The Process Composer: Lakey Inspired YouTube: https://youtu.be/5cmlgvekbYY?si=X569E1DlliwnNx92 [https://youtu.be/5cmlgvekbYY?si=X569E1DlliwnNx92]  License: Creative Commons — CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/] Scott Buckley - Echoes" is under a Creative Commons (BY 3.0) license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/]    / https://www.youtube.com/user/musicbyscottb/ [https://www.youtube.com/user/musicbyscottb/]

60-Second EFT Tapping to Ease Burnout (Instantly)

In this segment of Melanated and Highly Regulated, Martita illustrates how to manage stress and ambition. She demonstrates various tapping points to help lower your internal threat level, emphasizing the effectiveness of the emotional freedom technique for nervous system regulation. This practical guide offers tools for self care and finding calm and peace in your daily life.

You Cry In The Car: Why Your Success Is A Trap

As mentioned in the show, click here for: A Complimentary Strategy Session to Help You Exit Survival Mode [https://askmartitarobbins.com/services] Summary: In this conversation, Martita Robbins explores the concept of the 'success trap' that many high-achieving individuals find themselves in, where they feel successful on the outside but are struggling internally. She discusses the physiological effects of burnout, the limitations of traditional relaxation techniques, and introduces Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) as a powerful tool for managing stress and reclaiming one's identity beyond productivity. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's worthiness and the need for genuine rest and self-care. Chapters 00:00 The Success Trap: Understanding Survival Mode 02:46 The Paradox of Hypervigilance and Rest 06:05 Burnout: A Physiological State, Not a Mood 09:00 The Limitations of Traditional Relaxation Techniques 11:53 Introducing Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) 17:51 Reclaiming Your Identity Beyond Productivity Takeaways You aren't broken; you are in survival mode. Burnout is a warning sign of a critically damaged biological battery. The hypervigilance that leads to success can prevent rest. Silence can feel threatening to those who define worth by productivity. EFT is a somatic approach to managing stress and anxiety. Traditional relaxation techniques often fail because they don't address the survival brain. Your worthiness is innate and not tied to your output. Burnout is a physiological state, not just a mood. Acknowledging stress is crucial for releasing it. Reclaiming your identity beyond productivity is essential for mental health. Keywords success trap, survival mode, burnout, hypervigilance, emotional freedom technique, stress management, high achievers, mental health, self-care, productivity Music Credits: Song: The Process Composer: Lakey Inspired YouTube: https://youtu.be/5cmlgvekbYY?si=X569E1DlliwnNx92 [https://youtu.be/5cmlgvekbYY?si=X569E1DlliwnNx92]  License: Creative Commons — CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/] "Scott Buckley - Echoes" is under a Creative Commons (BY 3.0) license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/]    / https://www.youtube.com/user/musicbyscottb/ [https://www.youtube.com/user/musicbyscottb/]

Why You Can't Stop Hustling

n this conversation, Martita Robbins discusses the detrimental effects of perfectionism and the Superwoman syndrome, emphasizing the importance of recognizing one's worth beyond work. She introduces tapping as a method to alleviate stress and rewire beliefs about self-worth and rest, encouraging listeners to embrace their humanity and prioritize self-care. To learn more about The Executive Reset Research Cohort, click here: https://askmartitarobbins.com/services [https://askmartitarobbins.com/services] Sound Bites "I was crumbling on the inside." "You are worthy of rest." "Rest is not a reward." Takeaways I hit a wall at the end of 2021. Perfectionism isolates you and comes with a cost. Superwoman syndrome pressures leaders to prioritize others' needs. Chronic stress keeps your nervous system in fight or flight. High achievers often disassociate from their bodies. Your biology is stuck in a survival loop. You are worthy of rest and don't have to earn it. Tapping sends calming signals to the amygdala. Rest is essential for self-repair and clarity. Your worthiness is not tied to your productivity. Keywords perfectionism, Superwoman syndrome, stress management, tapping, emotional exhaustion, self-worth, nervous system, mental health, healing, personal growth Chapters 00:00 The Cost of Perfectionism 03:59 Understanding Superwoman Syndrome 06:31 Tapping as a Healing Method 11:25 Rewiring Beliefs and Embracing Rest Music Credit: Song: The Process Composer: Lakey Inspired YouTube: https://youtu.be/5cmlgvekbYY?si=X569E1DlliwnNx92 [https://youtu.be/5cmlgvekbYY?si=X569E1DlliwnNx92]  License: Creative Commons — CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/] Music Credit: "Scott Buckley - Echoes" is under a Creative Commons (BY 3.0) license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/]    / https://www.youtube.com/user/musicbyscottb/ [https://www.youtube.com/user/musicbyscottb/]

"I’m Running on Fumes, But No One Knows."

Summary In this conversation, Martita Robbins delves into the often-overlooked issue of high functioning burnout, a state where individuals appear successful and competent on the outside while struggling internally. She explains the biological mechanisms behind stress and burnout, emphasizing the difference between normal stress and the chronic state of high functioning burnout. Robbins discusses the dangers of surface acting and the toll it takes on mental and physical health. She introduces Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) as a practical tool to help individuals break the cycle of burnout and reclaim their well-being. The conversation concludes with a call to prioritize self-care and seek help before reaching a breaking point. To learn more about The Executive Reset Research Cohort, click here: https://askmartitarobbins.com/services [https://askmartitarobbins.com/services] Chapters 00:00 Understanding High Functioning Burnout 02:50 The Biology of Stress vs. Burnout 05:42 The Hidden Costs of Competence 08:45 Breaking the Cycle of Burnout 11:20 Emotional Freedom Technique: A Practical Tool 14:16 Choosing Yourself: The Path to Healing Keywords burnout, high functioning burnout, emotional freedom technique, stress management, mental health, self-care, resilience, productivity, nervous system, wellness Music Credit (used in intro and outro): Song: The Process Composer: Lakey Inspired YouTube: https://youtu.be/5cmlgvekbYY?si=X569E1DlliwnNx92 [https://youtu.be/5cmlgvekbYY?si=X569E1DlliwnNx92]  License: Creative Commons — CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/] Music Credit (used during Tapping): "Scott Buckley - Echoes" is under a Creative Commons (BY 3.0) license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/]    / https://www.youtube.com/user/musicbyscottb/ [https://www.youtube.com/user/musicbyscottb/]