The new Anxiety Medication: A Guide to Transforming Nervousness into Joy

The Hidden Power of Nervousness

“You’re nervous cause you lack purpose”

I did not lack purpose.

In my personal Life, I still was always nervous.

I would work hours and hours and would be wondering why nothing get’s done.

I had the base level potential of high output and productivity, but it was not really manifesting.

Throughout the years I fine tuned this skill.

Molding it to my will, making it my weapon.

Maybe I was even too purpose driven, which could result in so called “purpose anxiety” — How to tell if you have Purpose Anxiety

I figured the necessity to distill busy work from execution.

Execution is where you pull the nervous energy into micro managing tasks that lead to outcomes.

Plus I was rarely working on a time/money exchange, but was mostly paid by performance.

Which leads you to be as effective as possible.

So..

You know what peak performers and people with anxiety have in common?

You would guess.

In fact, most of peak performers have a high level of potential anxiety.

High performers have the capability of serving output on a high frequency.

They know how to execute tasks in a fast manner, cutting the busy work to a minimal.

You know it.. the busy work.

The hours you spend on the computer, “working” but not being productive at all.

High performers have mastered the skill of transmuting their nervous energy in various channels.

They learned how to handle their initial anxiety by connecting it to their biggest goals.

Then, they broke those goals down into smaller, practical steps to achieve them.

Where the ability to think about many different things is put into taking action.

Taking action is what differentiates people in constant anxiety states to people who are high performers.

Think about those folks we call peak performers.

They've got this knack for cutting through life's clutter like a hot knife through butter.

They're all about getting things done, moving forward, every step purposeful and pointed straight at their goals.

They channel it all into action, into moving mountains and breaking barriers.

Now, let's talk the ones who feel anxiety's weight more like a chain than wings.

Not so different from those achievers.

We both feel the heat, the need to control and manage every little detail of our lives.

But while some might stew in it, the high performers use it.

They turn that overbearing attention to detail, that desire to micro-manage, into a finely tuned strategy for success.

Both of them have one trait in common.

A high affinity to be a micro manager in their life’s.

So in this Loveletter I will show you why the affinity to micro manage everything can be a transcendental step towards reaching your goals

The Widespread Struggle with Nervous Energy

Let's talk straight – this thing called productivity anxiety, it's a shadow that follows many of us around.

When you don't get a grip on this energy, it spirals into overwhelm.

Your mind becomes a crowded room where everyone's talking but no one's listening.

Decisions feel like mountains, and every little task feels like wading through quicksand.

You're stuck, frozen by the chaos of your own making.

Read here: What is Productivity Anxiety?

It's that gnawing, grinding feeling that no matter how much you do, it's never quite enough. It's the worry that maybe, just maybe, you're not cutting it.

You have many different sides to you.

There's the part that always wants everything to be perfect.

The part that is afraid of failing and looking foolish.

The part that feels the pressure of what others expect from you.

And the part that tells you that you have to prove yourself.

This anxiety, it's like a beast on your back, whispering that you've got to run faster, push harder, do more.

And the cruel joke? It's all a mirage.

You're running a race with no finish line, chasing a version of "enough" that just doesn't exist.

It's exhausting, isn't it? Being caught in this loop of constant striving and never arriving.

But here's what they don't tell you: this beast, this fear of not being enough – you can tame it.

It doesn't have to drive your days or dictate your worth.

Because here's the raw truth – you are enough, right here, right now, just as you are.

And this journey we're on?

It's about learning to see that, believe it, and live it.

It's time to turn this anxiety into action, fear into fuel.

Just like Rage and Anger that has immense potential to propel you forward in life, nervousness can be the same.

Anger, in comparison to Fear, has a lot of energy in it.

It can act as an catalyst to higher levels of energy.
Think of it as an elevator.

If you manage to channel anger, it will transform into momentum which you can use.

You gain speed.

The snowball at least starts to roll.

The same is with Nervousness & anxiety.

The Anatomy of Nervousness: From Nerve to Action

When we talk about getting on someone's nerves, we're not just speaking metaphorically.

The phrase has a literal grounding in the very fibers that transmit signals throughout our body - the nerves.

When someone or something "gets on your nerves," it's not just an annoyance;

it's a disruption of the mental and physical harmony that your nerves work so hard to maintain.

The word 'nervus' in Latin gives us the root of the term. It originally meant sinew or strength. Over time, it started to represent the pathways of sensation and action in our bodies.

Nerves are the body's messengers, carrying impulses from the brain to various parts of the body and back.

Certain irritations can cause discomfort, as if someone is plucking or strumming your nerves.

Let's not overlook the positive side of this nervous energy.

"Getting on someone's nerves" focuses on how nerves can cause agitation and distress.

On the other hand, "nervous energy being productive" looks at the positive side.

It suggests that irritation can also cause movement.

Nervousness can be used to drive action, creativity, and achievement when handled well.

It's a reminder that the same system that makes us recoil can also make us leap forward.

The difference is whether or not you carry focus with you along the way.

Understanding the anatomy of nervousness, then, is about recognizing this dual nature.

It's about seeing nerves not just as conduits of discomfort, but as potential sources of energy and transformation.

Mastering Nervous Energy for Growth and Productivity

In order to turn nervousness into productivity through focus,

you need a system to streamline a process.

This Process, divided into smaller practical steps, can contain nervousness.

It is much like our body being able to break down sugar with a complex system, so that it releases energy in gradual steps — the so called
“citric acid cycle”

If our body would just burn the calories with a simple fire, we could not contain that chaos — thereby would perish.

Thats why our biology created a step by step system to gradually get amounts of energies out.

Without extracting all at once.

So with streamlining nervousness, through process, we create order.

This is true micro management.

And if you think about the purpose of micro management:

You are only managing something, because you want to create order.

Then, because you created order,

Your micro management creates clarity.

And clarity will make you feel fulfilled and free.

It is because we as humans seek clarity in our efforts.

Clarity brightens up the sky,

makes the sun shine.

Micromanagement: The art of balancing a Double-Edged Sword

When you're sweating the small stuff, dotting the I’s and crossing the T’s, it can mean the difference between a job well done and a mess.

It's about being thorough, not letting anything slip by. That's the upside.

But here’s the kicker – get too caught up in it, and you'll find yourself lost in the weeds, missing the big picture.

Now, the trick is finding that sweet spot. It's like tuning a guitar – too loose, and it's out of whack; too tight, and the string snaps.

You need that balance, the harmony between being in the details and soaring above, seeing the whole landscape.

Think about it this way: sometimes you gotta step back, give things a little room to breathe.

That’s where you see the patterns, the connections, the way one piece fits into another.

And other times, you need to lean in close, make sure every piece is just right.

It's a dance, really, between the close-up and the wide shot.

It's about rhythm, knowing when to hold on and when to let go.

That's the art of it. That's how you turn micromanagement from a trap into a tool.

3 Signs of Productivity Anxiety and How to Manage It

Steering the Plane

But, it is also a process.

We are not just straight nervous when we wake up.

Sometimes we are though, but if you had a restful sleep, you are calm.

So we have to observe the process in which we are getting into a nervous state.

Most unnecessary nervous energy comes from focussing too much on the phone.

You are constanly available.

You constantly look on your phone.

You answer immediately.

You consume meaningless content;

it is short form and created for short attention span.

So first be aware of what triggers progression towards nervousness.

The next step, after cutting the bullshit out, is to see the Phases.

We could dissect the progression into nervousness into 3 steps.

1. Nervousness increasing
2. High time
3. Nervousness decreasing

You could compare this to a flight with a plane. You are the captain.

So when you start the plane, taking off, focus!

Channel your attention into one thing only with a to do list.

Once you are above ground and reached a certain height;

— it is about maintaining course

Be aware of where you are steering into.

And now that you will have to land at some point.

When you reached the destination, it is important to announce the landing.

Buckle up. Focus.

This is the part where most get it wrong, or forget about it completely.

The Landing is important, it is comparable to a comedown routine after a workout.

What I observed is: When you don’t do the comedown, the rest of the day feels stressed.

A comedown after a workout could be:

• Stretching
• Walking
• Showering

And a comedown for a productivity period could be:

• meditating
• powernapping
• getting into movement

The important part here is to steer your mind into non activity. Do something that slows down your celebral activity.

Because if you don’t, your brain will stay overly active during the day.

You are agitated easily.

Transforming Productivity Anxiety: The Alchemy

You've heard the stories of the alchemists?

They were the mystics, the dreamers, looking to turn ordinary lead into pure gold.

It wasn't just about metal.

It was about the soul, about finding the rough, raw parts of ourselves and transforming them into something brilliant.

They were on to something.

But when the world around them – the church, the powers that be – started to observe them, they played it smart. They said, "Oh, we're just chemists, working with pots and pans."

But in truth, they were working on something deeper.

They were the original transformation artists, taking the lead of the soul and turning it into golden illumination.

Now about this nervous energy that feels like a weight.

Think of it as our lead.

It's heavy, it drags us down, but it's also our raw material, our starting point.

And just like those old alchemists, we can take this lead, this anxiety, and we can transform it.

It's an art, a process,

to shape it.

bit by bit,

It gets lighter,

brighter,

more valuable.

What was once a burden becomes your fuel,

your fire.

The Path of Neuroplasticity as Catalyst for Change

We've talked about nervous energy, about how it's like a wild horse – powerful, untamed, and a bit scary.

But like any wild thing, it can be harnessed.

It can be turned into something that works for you, not against you.

This nervous energy, it's a universal song.

Everyone's humming it, whether they know the tune or not.

And this is where we flip the script.

Instead of running from anxiety, we meet it head-on.

Our brains are not set in stone.
They're more like clay – moldable, changeable.
This is neuroplasticity, and it's your ticket to rewriting your story with anxiety.

Start small.

Begin Your Journey of Transformation

So when that nervous energy kicks in, pause.

Take a breath.

Recognize it for what it is – not a monster, but a messenger.

Then, get moving.

Channel that energy into something productive – a walk, a workout, a burst of focused work. Make this a habit.

Over time, your brain starts to catch on.

It learns.

The pathways of panic become roads to productivity.

You're rewiring your response to anxiety, training your brain to see it as a cue for action, not a cause for alarm.

Thank you for reading this.

Kiss Kiss,

Tarkan

Links:

What is Productivity Anxiety?

How to tell if you have Purpose Anxiety

3 Signs of Productivity Anxiety and How to Manage It

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