Maybe you suffer from the same affliction that I have - which is I'm a hyper responsible person and have a nervous system that is still unlearning some old ways of being.

And in this episode, what I’m highlighting is how this urgency pattern specifically shows up in my life by how much pressure I feel and put on myself to quickly respond to other people and their needs.

This of course, doesn’t mean that I always try to swoop in and fix everything for everyone all the time, but I do feel a need and a have a drive to be of help to others both human and animal.

Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about the pressure we put ourselves under when it comes to how we respond to others who are asking something of us.

For myself personally it is the pressure of how quickly I need to respond when it comes to someone else’s needs and or requests of my support.

Nowadays, there’s literally dozens of ways for people to get a hold of us and this episode is my invitation for you to join me in not putting yourself under so much pressure. The kind of pressure that if left unchecked, will only serve to eventually break us down.

Instead, I invite you to set boundaries for yourself that provide you with the space you need to just breathe, consider the options and to take some time before you decide to jump in with both feet.

And if you have them, use the helpful tools to take care of your nervous system first. (and if you don’t have them, a gentle reminder that this is part of the work that I do with people.)

Then next time you find yourself caught up in the under pressure “shoulds” - slow down and ask yourself if you're doing things at a pace that feels good to you or because it’s right for you -or- because you’re afraid that you’ll feel guilty, judged, or rejected if you don’t?

KK's Takeaways:

• Pressure + Responsibility (03:00)

• Internal Pressure + Sensitivity (08:01)

• The Impact on Mental Health (13:51)

• Boundaries + Self-Care in a Fast-Paced World (19:20)

• Managing Stress + Responding to Demands (21:41)

• Responding To Requests at a Comfortable Pace (27:29)

• Prioritizing Self-Care (33:13)

• Questioning Societal Pressures + Self-Love (38:05)

Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, Hypnotist, Integrative Change Worker and a Life Coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent and her no-bullshit approach to Spirituality and transformational work.

She’s been a yoga teacher for 22+ years, is a Certified Gateless Writing Instructor, and is also an author, speaker, retreat leader and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast.

A curious human being, life-long learner and an entrepreneur for 20+ years, KK brings a down-to-earth perspective to applying spiritual principles and brain science that create powerful shifts in people’s lives and businesses.

She works with people individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST, and offers a collective learning experience via Group Coaching. She supports both the conscious and unconscious mind by combining practical Neuroscience, Subconscious Reprogramming, Integrative Hypnosis, and Spiritual Mentorship. These tools help clients regulate their nervous systems, remove blocks, rewrite stories, rewire beliefs, and reimagine what’s possible!

Karen wants her clients to have their own lived experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”. She encourages people to deepen their personal connection to Self, Source and Spirit in tangible, relatable, and actionable ways without losing sight of the magic.

Her process called: “Your Story To Your Glory” helps people to shift from an old thought system of fear to one of Love - using compassion, un-shaming, laughter and humor, her work is effective, efficient, and it’s also wicked fun!

KK’s been a student of A Course in Miracles for close to 30 years, has been vegan for over 20 years, and believes that a little kindness can go a long way and make a miraculous difference.