Meet Timothy Lin
Founder of The Anxious Personality Framework
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I believe that by accepting anxiety and understanding it, we enter a portal where we reconnect with our inner security.
Before, anxiety hijacked nearly every area of my life—work, relationships, my social life, etc. Even though on paper I was “successful,” it came at the cost of constant tension and anxiety. I became an emotional intelligence and mindfulness trainer, I studied communication frameworks, delved into hypnotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy treatments.
All of these approaches helped to manage my anxiety triggers, but the triggers never went away.
Now, I feel comfortable in my own skin, deeply know who I am, and am freed up to be authentic, expansive, and confident. I certainly no longer crumble at the thought of what others think of me, and I don't feel that old pressure to be someone I'm not.
What changed?
I found out that my anxiety was embedded into the core components of my personality structure.
All of these approaches helped to manage my anxiety triggers, but the triggers never went away.
Now, I feel comfortable in my own skin, deeply know who I am, and am freed up to be authentic, expansive, and confident. I certainly no longer crumble at the thought of what others think of me, and I don't feel that old pressure to be someone I'm not.
What changed?
I found out that my anxiety was embedded into the core components of my personality structure.
Once I understood these core components, I began to systematically dismantle them until I disengaged from anxiety for good.
I wasn't just managing anxiety anymore -- it had been significantly reduced to the point where I wasn't experiencing the same triggers anymore.
That is the goal of this approach.
We need to go deeper than positive affirmations and simply replacing our thoughts because that is where anxiety lives.
My hope is that you’ll experience this freedom and show up fully in your life and work, because I know that when you do, the world will become a better place and those in your life will benefit in ways you can’t even imagine yet.
That is the goal of this approach.
We need to go deeper than positive affirmations and simply replacing our thoughts because that is where anxiety lives.
My hope is that you’ll experience this freedom and show up fully in your life and work, because I know that when you do, the world will become a better place and those in your life will benefit in ways you can’t even imagine yet.
MY APPROACH IN A SENTENCE
"Be where you are."
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WHAT I'M ABOUT
Empathy, compassion, unconditional support.
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WHAT I'M NOT ABOUT
Judgment, pushing, toxic positivity, glamour shots.
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MY LIFE IS ABOUT...
Using every moment and experience as an opportunity to understand, grow, and become more of who I am.
Each time my clients experience a disengagement from anxiety, they also rediscover their confidence and authenticity, which comes from a core sense of wholeness and self-worth.
It was there all along, except it was buried underneath the programming of the Anxious Personality.
Instead, they are simply able to stay more present, which means they are able to show up more fully in their endeavors in their personal and professional lives.
- They no longer have to deal with anxiety on a day-to-day, moment-to-moment basis.
- They no longer have to over-prepare and overwork.
- They no longer have to be “perfect.” What they do in their lives and at work has become exponentially easier because they aren’t hypervigilant about how they need to be.
- They are no longer spending time worrying, doubting themselves, or figuring out ways to “stay safe.”
Instead, they are simply able to stay more present, which means they are able to show up more fully in their endeavors in their personal and professional lives.
Testimonials & Case Studies
Grace
Early Education Teacher
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“I’ve been working with Timothy for just 3 weeks now. And I struggle to put into words how life giving, lifesaving, and life affirming this work and these sessions have been. I feel relief.
I have been able to let go of a dark cloud that was hanging around me for years. There is no striving to be a ‘certain way’ to gain approval. After a little hesitation, I’m beginning to feel and see and know that I am fully accepted to be where I am and to be with that and move from there.”
I have been able to let go of a dark cloud that was hanging around me for years. There is no striving to be a ‘certain way’ to gain approval. After a little hesitation, I’m beginning to feel and see and know that I am fully accepted to be where I am and to be with that and move from there.”
Jamie
Singer/Songwriter
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“This has taken my self-awareness to the next level by allowing me to gain perspective about the Anxious Personality.
It has helped me get to the root of what keeps me playing small and as a result I have learned to give myself permission to release my stuck, negative emotions and move on to a more promising present and future, without the defeating voices keeping me pinned to the past.”
It has helped me get to the root of what keeps me playing small and as a result I have learned to give myself permission to release my stuck, negative emotions and move on to a more promising present and future, without the defeating voices keeping me pinned to the past.”
Eric
Project Manager
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“The impact I’ve experienced after only 3 months has been life changing! From working through Inner Critic messaging to unlocking and acknowledging past trauma, understanding the Anxious Personality has helped guide me on a path to rebuilding self-trust and regaining internal balance.
Not only do I feel equipped with tools for breaking down the Anxious Personality, but I also feel a renewed sense of self-confidence and groundedness. Timothy’s approach is empathetic, constructive, and results-focused, and I am excited to continue the next phase of my coaching journey with him!"
Not only do I feel equipped with tools for breaking down the Anxious Personality, but I also feel a renewed sense of self-confidence and groundedness. Timothy’s approach is empathetic, constructive, and results-focused, and I am excited to continue the next phase of my coaching journey with him!"
My Background
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Certified Trainer for SIY Global, one of the world's cutting-edge leaders in emotional intelligence and mindfulness training.
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Founder of The Anxious Personality Framework
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Author of The Anxious Personality: Dissolving the Hidden Components of Anxiety
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Editor of Love Yourself for Everyone Else's Sake by Dr. Mark Abramson, director of Stanford Medical Schools' Mindfulness-Based Reduction Programs.
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Facilitator for Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Trainings
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Student of the Diamond Approach (10+ years)
