Heather Whittaker

How I Reduce Stress, Manage Anxiety, and Prevent Panic Living with anxiety and panic is a reality for so many, and the key to successfully managing them is embracing them. Heather lives with these conditions and this is her personal story of overcoming panic. She shares numerous strategies for managing anxiety and panic in order to live a fulfilled, happy life where you THRIVE.

In this keynote, audiences learn the four key strategies to bring more peace and joy to their lives. P Presence A Attitude... of Gratitude W Willingness S Smile and be Silly This highly engaging, entertaining, interactive presentation will have people up, out of their chairs learning how to stop, take a breath, and then start again with a new perspective. The perfect conference opening or closing, this keynote is easily customizable to your event. As an opener, it sets a positive tone for any conference, association meeting or retreat.

Do you ever experience a sense of uneasiness, worry, or anxiety about something (or everything)? Do you ever feel so unheard or unappreciated that you struggle letting yourself enjoy the moment? If yes, this presentation is for you! Heather shares simple, yet powerful strategies to reduce feelings of stress by increasing your sense of self. SELF-TALK... Using that little voice inside to shape your outside SELF-CONTROL... Deciding how you will relate and react to things SELF-CARE... Prioritizing you, your health and your happiness SELF-ACCEPTANCE... Recognizing and sharing all of your amazingness! Learning objectives for this presentation are: 1) Understand how self-talk fuels self-confidence and the belief of YOU. ARE. ENOUGH. 2) Learn how to reduce stress and anxiety through the use of reframing. 3) Gain an appreciation for mindfulness and how it provides a renewed sense of strength while also reducing stress.