# Why High Achievers Can’t Relax (Even When They Have Time)

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Podcast: [The Business Savvy Therapist: Marketing, Hiring & Systems to Grow and Scale Your Therapy Practice](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-business-savvy-therapist-marketing-hiring-systems-to-grow-and-scale-your-therapy-practice-6295770)
Published: 2026-07-07T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Ready to grow your practice without seeing more clients? Discover the hiring system behind a 55-therapist practice in my FREE Masterclass: The Hiring Method → https://mccancemethod.com/the-hiring-method-behind-a-55-therapist-practice/ Want to watch this episode on video? Check it out here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tU5zFSNa1qw In this episode, I talk about why high achievers often struggle to relax, even when they finally have the time. I share how mindset, nervous system safety, productivity guilt, and dopamine can all keep you stuck in “go mode,” and what you can start practicing to actually enjoy the freedom you’ve worked so hard to create. Make sure to bring your paper and pen because this episode is full of actionable tips! Here are some key points in this episode: [01:10] Why free time can feel uncomfortable. [02:09] How to “do it scared” and master your mind. [06:45] Why relaxing can feel harder than achieving. [09:22] The mantra: “It is safe to relax.” [13:39] A journaling prompt for taking breaks. [14:37] Using binaural beats to support relaxation. Links From The Episode: Episode #161: Growth Stories: How Therapists Built 7-Figure Group Practices - https://mccancemethod.com/episode-161-growth-stories-how-therapists-built-7-figure-group-practices/ Solfeggio Frequencies: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5R9eOlQf7HGzD6srMeJKio Binaural Beats: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWSrtCzTmPimJ

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