Focused Mindset

Damian Appleby
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Clarity, composure, and control under pressure Focused Mindset is a podcast for capable, high-functioning people whose minds rarely switch off. If you carry responsibility, think ahead for a living, or feel constant mental pressure despite doing well on the outside, this podcast offers a different way of understanding what’s happening—and how to change it. Rather than treating overthinking, stress, or anxiety as problems to fix, Focused Mindset explores how intelligent minds become over-engaged in modern professional life, and why traditional “relaxation” advice so often misses the mark. Each episode offers:Clear explanations of how high-functioning minds actually workPractical reframes that land even when you’re multitaskingSubtle shifts that help your system recognise completion, not just calmA smarter, non-clinical approach to mental clarity and composureThis is not about doing less, thinking positive, or switching off your edge. It’s about learning how clarity naturally returns when your mind and nervous system understand that, for now, the job is done. Focused Mindset is for professionals, leaders, and anyone who wants mental clarity without losing momentum.

Episodes

  1. 14 HR AGO

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

    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 nightHow unexpressed effort and responsibility affect sleepThe difference between resting and ending the dayA simple decompression approach that prevents carryover into bedtimeThis 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.

    4 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    One Affirmation, No Drama: Resetting Your Pace

    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 pressureOverthinkingIrritabilityThe feeling of being “on” all dayIn 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 positivityHow subtle shifts in tempo reduce pressure naturallyWhy affirmations work best when they sound neutral and believableHow to use one sentence as an internal reference point during a busy dayThis 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.

    4 min

  3. 3 DAYS AGO

    When Work Anxiety Isn’t Stress — It’s Suppressed Power

    If you would like to beta test the new app, please visit guidedbydamian.com and follow the links  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 workdayOverthinking conversations or decisionsA sense of being underused, overlooked, or misalignedFatigue that doesn’t resolve with restRather 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 autonomyHow capable minds react when power, choice, or authorship is restrictedThe difference between nervous system overload and frustrated potentialHow clarity begins to return when energy is given direction, not suppressionThis 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.

    5 min

  4. 7 JAN

    Night-before work anxiety: making tomorrow “safe enough”

    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.  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

    4 min

  5. 5 JAN

    The 90-second reset: lead anxious energy without fighting it

    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.

    4 min

  6. 1 JAN

    Sunday night Anxiety release

    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.  It's Sunday evening, the holiday may have been releaxing, but their is a shadow.  The threat of tomorrow and all that returning to work brings.  A person is often defined by their anxious energy, others might say they are just anxious.   The truth is anxious energy is part of our natural protective instincts, it is there to keep us safe, A little too enthusiastically at times.  By changing our relationship with our anxious energy, by changing the conversation you are already having internally, you can transform that anxious energy into positive energy in your life.  In this episode we will take the first steps to changing that conversation, and your relationship with anxious energy forever. To redirect work anxiety so you can take control back of your life, one step at a time.

    8 min
  • 6 Episodes

About

Clarity, composure, and control under pressure Focused Mindset is a podcast for capable, high-functioning people whose minds rarely switch off. If you carry responsibility, think ahead for a living, or feel constant mental pressure despite doing well on the outside, this podcast offers a different way of understanding what’s happening—and how to change it. Rather than treating overthinking, stress, or anxiety as problems to fix, Focused Mindset explores how intelligent minds become over-engaged in modern professional life, and why traditional “relaxation” advice so often misses the mark. Each episode offers:Clear explanations of how high-functioning minds actually workPractical reframes that land even when you’re multitaskingSubtle shifts that help your system recognise completion, not just calmA smarter, non-clinical approach to mental clarity and composureThis is not about doing less, thinking positive, or switching off your edge. It’s about learning how clarity naturally returns when your mind and nervous system understand that, for now, the job is done. Focused Mindset is for professionals, leaders, and anyone who wants mental clarity without losing momentum.

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  • Creator
    Damian Appleby
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
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