Praus Guidance & Healing

07/08/2026

Imposter syndrome is tough.

If you're a high-achieving woman, you're absolutely successful and great at what you do, but that doesn't mean you always feel that way.

You're trapped in cycles of perfectionism and procrastination, you're not a fan of the way you communicate, you can't take a compliment, and you're probably apologizing too much.

Here are a few practices to help manage your inner critic:

1. Practice progress over perfection.

Give yourself permission to let go of the need for things to be perfect and instead celebrate any progress you make.

2. Practice accepting praise.

Say "thank you" whenever someone acknowledges something you do.

3. Skip the apology.

Apologies are only necessary if you're planning to change something. If you aren't actually sorry or don't want to change something, you can skip the apology.

Happy practicing, my friend!

If you’re struggling with imposter syndrome and looking for a little extra support, I’d love to connect!

I’m a Minnesota licensed counselor that specializes in helping high-achieving women get unstuck, manage stressors, and not feel so overwhelmed all of the time.

If you’re interested in learning more, schedule a 15-minute phone or video consultation by clicking on the "Schedule Here" button on my website: prausguidanceandhealing.com.

Let’s chat and see if we’re a good fit. I’d love to hear from you!

Samantha

07/02/2026

Imposter syndrome is a common experience for high-achieving women.

This is when you feel like a fraud despite your success.

Imposter syndrome can often look like perfectionism, self-doubt, overworking, and a fear of others finding out that you're a "fraud."

This feeling can be quite exhausting, leading to heightened stress, anxiety, and burnout.

If you’re struggling with imposter syndrome and looking for a little extra support, I’d love to connect!

I’m a Minnesota licensed counselor that specializes in helping high-achieving women get unstuck, manage stressors, and not feel so overwhelmed all of the time.

If you’re interested in learning more, schedule a 15-minute phone or video consultation by clicking on the "Schedule Here" button on my website: prausguidanceandhealing.com.

Let’s chat and see if we’re a good fit. I’d love to hear from you!

Samantha

06/30/2026

Blog post alert: Self-Talk for Anxiety Management — Tips from a Minneapolis therapist offering simple, compassionate phrases and practical steps to help reduce anxiety and boost confidence. Read for quick, actionable strategies to use in daily life.

Are your racing thoughts getting in the way of your happiness? I'd love to be of support. I specialize in helping high-achieving women across the state of Minnesota manage stress and anxiety.

Visit my website to learn more: https://www.prausguidanceandhealing.com

You can schedule a 15-minute consultation from my website or give me a call to see if I'm a good fit. I'd love to connect!

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Discover effective self-talk for anxiety management with tips from a Minneapolis therapist. Learn self-talk for anxiety management to boost confidence.

06/12/2026

Wondering if you have high-functioning anxiety?

Here are some symptoms to look out for:

1. Excessive worry and fear

2. Self-criticism and perfectionism

3. Overthinking and overanalyzing

4. Need for reassurance and striving for approval

5. Fear of criticism and replaying events

Women with high-functioning anxiety tend to look like they have it all together, but are often struggling internally.

These women are high-achievers hiding behind perfectionism and productivity, making it hard to identify anxiety as the culprit.

Instead of shutting down, your anxiety drives you to do more which can lead to overwhelm and burnout.

Although this can be sustainable for a period of time, it often catches up with high-functioners and the "do it all" mentality starts to become crippling.

Here are some ways to manage your anxiety, so you can truly embrace your accomplishments:

1. Shift your mindset from perfect to progress.

2. Set realistic and manageable goals.

3. Practice self-compassion and empathy.

4. Build healthy support systems.

5. Know your limits, set boundaries, and advocate for your needs.

A gentle reminder that good things take time, intention, and plenty of practice.

If you resonate with the symptoms above and would like some support in managing your anxiety, I'd love to connect!

I'm a licensed counselor specializing in helping high-achieving, high-functioning women with anxiety get unstuck, manage stressors, and not feel so overwhelmed.

I offer Telehealth therapy throughout Minnesota, so I can meet with you from anywhere within the state.

If you’re interested in learning more or connecting, you can schedule a 15-minute phone or video consultation right from my website: prausguidanceandhealing.com.

I’d love to hear from you!

Samantha

02/20/2026

6 Self-Care Habits for Anxiety!

1. Practice challenging your negative thoughts with more helping thinking.

2. Set boundaries. Practice saying "no" or try not to overcommit in the upcoming weeks.

3. Focus on getting adequate + quality sleep. Get 7-9 hours of uninterrupted sleep each night.

4. Practice affirmations for anxiety. Try saying things like "I am safe in this moment," "My thoughts are just thoughts" or "My thoughts are just clouds floating by."

5. Work on building trust with yourself. Managing anxiety requires that you trust that you can manage the outcome, so practice building trust with yourself by doing the hard thing and embracing the outcome.

6. Advocate for your needs. If you need to rest, rest. If you need a break, take a break. If you need care, ask for care. Try to think about what you need and then give yourself permission do tend to your needs or ask for help from others.

Happy self-caring!

Sam



If you're looking for a little extra support in managing your anxiety, get in touch using the contact form on my website. I'd love to chat and see if I can be of support!

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02/17/2026

Struggling with indecision? Head over to my latest blog post and discover a technique to help build confidence and decisiveness. Overcoming indecision is possible!

Looking for a little extra support around managing indecision? I specialize in helping women across the state of Minnesota manage all things stress and anxiety, including indecision.

Reach out! I'd love to be of support.

Struggling with indecision? Discover a technique from an anxiety therapist to build confidence and decisiveness. Overcoming indecision is possible!

02/06/2026

This is a gentle reminder that it is okay to take a break.

You may be doing too much, but feel like you're not doing enough.

You may be hours deep into a project or task, but feel like you're not getting anywhere.

You may be doom scrolling on your phone and feel bad for "wasting" your time and not getting other things done.

Whatever you have been doing, encourage yourself to step away for a moment or two and take a little breather.

Taking breaks has many benefits including:

1. Boosts your mental and physical health
2. Helps prevent burnout
3. Increases your ability to focus and pay attention
4. Prevents muscle and eye strain
5. Reduces stress
6. Increases motivation
8. Increases productivity
9. Increases creativity
10. Recharges your brain

Even if you think you don't need or don't deserve a break, do it anyways. In fact, take several breaks throughout the day. Your brain and body will thank you!



If you're in need of a little extra support or have been thinking about therapy, I'd love to connect!

I specialize in helping reliable, high-achieving women get unstuck, manage stressors, and not feel so overwhelmed all of the time.

Contact me to schedule a 15-minute phone consultation to see if we're a good fit.

I'd love to hear from you!

Samantha

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12/02/2025

This a gentle reminder for my fellow perfectionists: progress is greater than perfection.

As much as you don’t want to hear it, perfection is not attainable.

You are continuing to strive for something that is burning you out.

Instead of striving for perfection, strive for progress.

Progress IS attainable. You will feel more successful and accomplished if you adopt a progress mindset.

Try progress, not perfection and see how it goes.

Happy progressing my friends!

Btw, if you’re looking for a little extra support in managing your perfectionism, I’d love to chat!

I’m a Minnesota licensed counselor that specializes in helping women get unstuck, manage stressors, and not feel so overwhelmed all of the time.

Perfectionism is one of my specialties and I’d love to be of support.

You can schedule a 15-minute phone consultation using the contact form on my website: prausguidanceandhealing.com

Let’s chat and see if we’re a good fit. I’d love to hear from you!

Samantha



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11/11/2025

These things may be keeping you stuck.

Give yourself permission to release yourself from what's weighing you down.

Invest in what really matters:

*Put yourself first.

*Focus on your happiness.

*Stay in the present moment.

*Know your limits and honor them.

*Prioritize your health.

*Acknowledge your emotions.

Focus on these areas to increase your health and wellbeing for the long-term.

You're worth it!

If you’re looking for more support in caring for your mental health or overall wellbeing, I’d love to connect!

I’m Samantha, a licensed counselor in Minnesota that specializes in helping women get unstuck, manage stressors, and not feel so overwhelmed all of the time.

I’d love to hear about you!

Fill out a contact form on my website prausguidanceandhealing.com to get in touch.

Chat soon!

Samantha

08/27/2025

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