Annie Wright - Relational Trauma Specialist
Helping ambitious and driven professionals heal relational trauma and build thriving lives on solid foundations.
The Achievement Trap – A Workshop, on January 23
Why Your Impressive Life Still Feels So Shaky—And How to Set Goals That Actually Feel Good
Your life looks impressive. So why does it still feel so shaky inside?
You’ve built the career. You’re holding the responsibility. You’re managing the household, the partnership, maybe kids, maybe aging parents. From the outside, your life looks like exactly what success is supposed to look like.
But internally? You feel one bad email away from unraveling. The goals you’re setting for 2026 already feel heavy. And somewhere in there, you catch yourself thinking: I’ve done all of this—why don’t I feel better?
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This isn't a discipline problem. Your nervous system is tired of surviving.
Here’s what’s likely happening on a deeper level: You didn’t become driven and hyper-responsible in a vacuum. You became this way inside a family system where being impressive was the closest thing to being noticed. Where keeping the peace meant swallowing your own feelings. Where criticism landed faster than comfort.
Your body learned early: Stay useful. Stay in control. Don’t be a problem. Don’t stop.
Then December happened. Whether you spent time with family or stayed away, your nervous system got activated. Old roles. Old criticisms. Old hurts. And right on cue, January arrived saying: “Set big goals! Plan your big year!”
But you’re not setting those goals from a calm, grounded place. You’re setting them from post-holiday reactivity. From “never again” and “I’ll show them” and “this year has to count.”
Of course your 2026 plan feels off. It was drafted by a version of you who was still in survival mode.
“I’ve done so much structured work to change my thought patterns and build up my coping skills through Annie’s educational approach, and it has made a huge difference in my life. The systematic learning and self-development work has been truly empowering.”
— A.G.
What We’ll Do Together
In 90 minutes, we’re going to slow down that pattern and rebuild from a steadier place.
Connect your family wiring to your achievement patterns.
You’ll see exactly how your upbringing shaped your drive, your perfectionism, and that “never enough” feeling—and why it totally makes sense.
Name what December just did to your nervous system.
Whether you saw family or didn’t, the holidays poked your oldest bruises. We’ll talk honestly about how that’s bleeding into your 2026 planning.
Build a simple 2026 map from alignment, not reactivity.
Work, money, relationships, your body, your sense of meaning—we’ll look at all of it. And we’ll test whether your goals are coming from fear or from what would actually feel good to live inside.
Learn 2-3 nervous system practices you can actually use.
Small, doable tools that fit into a full, demanding life—not a wellness retreat fantasy.
“One thing I appreciate about Annie’s work is her tone. I never feel like I’m being preached to, lectured, or blamed.”
— K.L.
This Is For You If...
You’re a driven, ambitious woman who came from a complicated family—emotionally unavailable, critical, volatile, enmeshed, or estranged. Your life looks impressive, but it feels shakier than anyone would guess. And especially after the holidays, you’re noticing it more.
Maybe you’re exhausted from over-delivering at work. Maybe you’re under-negotiating your worth. Maybe your 2026 goals already feel like a punishment schedule instead of a life plan. Maybe you’re just tired of performing success while quietly unraveling inside.
If any of that landed—you’re exactly who this is for.
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The Details
Date
Friday, January 23, 2026
Time
12:00–1:30pm Eastern (90 minutes)
Location
Live on Zoom
Replay
Yes—lifetime access if you can’t attend live.
Privacy
Cameras optional. Questions can be anonymous.
Investment
$47
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Questions You Might Have
What if I can’t attend live?
You’ll get the full recording with lifetime access. Watch it whenever works for your schedule.
What if my family situation feels “too complicated” for this?
Whether you’re estranged, low-contact, still enmeshed, or somewhere in between—this work meets you where you are. I’ve worked with women across every family contact status. The tools apply.
Is this therapy?
No. This is a 90-minute educational workshop. I’m a licensed therapist with 15,000+ clinical hours, but this is psychoeducation and skill-building, not treatment. It complements therapy beautifully if you’re already in it.
“My dad called me today crying and we had a good conversation where I told him what I need and he responded very well. My therapist congratulated me on the boundaries I set and have been holding. Whatever happens moving forward, it feels great to be so honest with my family in a way that they can hear me.”
— B.S.
One More Thing
This isn’t about shrinking your ambition. It’s about finally giving it a stable, humane foundation.
If your life looks impressive and still feels shaky—and the holidays made that even louder—you’re exactly who this is for.
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