Is There Anything Wrong With Being A High-achiever?

As a high-achiever, you’re driven, focused, and capable of making incredible things happen. But what happens when the very traits that propel you forward start to hold you back?
My story as a high-achiever
Being a high-achieving woman has helped me get to where I am today, both personally and professionally. I have an unstoppable drive to pursue the things I love, whether it’s taking a sabbatical in Thailand or organizing reunions with my friends.
But my high-achieving nature has also led me to make many unhealthy choices in my past. For example, when I worked as a news photographer, I numbed myself with alcohol to avoid dealing with the pain I was feeling. I only felt worthy when I saw my photo on the front page of a newspaper.
It’s no surprise that many of the women I work with are also ambitious and driven, seeking growth in both their personal and professional lives. And many of them struggle with self-worth.
I understand exactly where they’re coming from—and I know how to help.
When high achievement becomes unhealthy
If this resonates with you, you might still be wondering: Is being a high achiever really wrong?
Of course not! Many high-achieving women are pursuing dreams they’re passionate about. They feel accomplished and achieve amazing things.
The problem isn’t ambition.
It’s when high achievement becomes unhealthy, such as when you:
- Struggle with health issues because you’re not prioritizing self-care
- Rely solely on external validation to feel worthy
- Can’t give yourself credit for your accomplishments in any area of life
I’ve been there, facing all three of these challenges. It took a lot of courage, time, and investment to get to where I am today. I’m proud that I made the decision to invest in myself so I can live a healthier and more fulfilling life.
I still occasionally fall back into seeking external validation, but the difference is that today, I have the awareness and tools to bring myself back to the place within me where I know I’m worthy.
Breaking free from unhealthy patterns
I know how to recognize and stop the unhealthy patterns that so many high-achieving women fall into—constantly doing, doing, doing to fill a void, only to end up feeling empty and lost.
But I had to do the necessary work to get to where I am today.
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I’m Katarina
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