Label the Loop : When you feel yourself spiraling, just name it. “Ah, the post-pitch panic is here.” That little dose of mindfulness creates distance between you and the narrative.
Reclaim Your Power : Remember, you already did the thing. You gave the talk, you sent the email, you showed up. Let that version
There’s a fragile moment between doing the work and receiving the reward. A liminal space where the deal is done, the pitch meeting is over, interview is finished, the proposal has been sent, and all that’s left to do is wait.
That space - the one before success actually materializes - is where many of us sabotage ourselves.