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Do you feel a sudden wave of pressure every time you step into an English conversation, like you are standing in front of an internal judge waiting for you to fail?
If so, please take a slow, deep breath, drop your shoulders away from your ears, and relax your jaw. You are in a safe space today.
In Episode 21 we guide you through a life-changing perspective shift that takes the heavy weight off your chest. It is time to step away from the stressful Testing Mindset and walk across the liberating Bridge Mindset.
In this episode, we explore:
* The Science of the Testing Mindset: Why feeling judged triggers cortisol, slows down your working memory, and makes your mind go blank.
* The Bridge Mindset: How shifting $100 of your attention onto human connection releases oxytocin and opens up your natural language flow.
* The 30 Second Bridge Focus: A simple, practical exercise to ground yourself before video calls, meetings, or social chats.
* A Soothing Musical Ritual: Why rhythm and melody soothe the nervous system
* A Journaling Exercise: A quiet, low pressure practice to help you connect your heart directly to your English.
Today’s Journaling Prompt
As promised in the episode, here is your journaling prompt to write about in your favourite notebook today:
“When I stop treating English like a test, what is the story or message I truly want to share with the world?”
Step Into Your Fluent Future With Us
If you feel ready to release speaking anxiety once and for all and speak English from a place of peace, Marusya and Nick would love to support you personally.
We have a few exclusive places open for our personalised 1:1 coaching programmes, combining friendly English practice with bespoke mindfulness and somatic tools.
* Apply for 1:1 Coaching: Fill in our simple application form directly via the link right here in these show notes.
* Visit Our Website: Head over to envisionmylife.co.uk to learn more about our coaching programmes.
* Join Our Community: Visit us at learnenglishactually.substack.com to connect with global speakers who choose connection over perfection.
Thank you for listening today. Remember that your voice is a gift, and you do not need to be perfect to be deeply valuable.
Sending you so much peace and warmth.
Marusya and Nick Price
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