Ep43: How Not to be an Overthinker/Stop Torturing Yourself with these 3 Easy Steps!
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Are you an overthinker like me? Then you know first-hand that overthinking can add to frustration, which then causes you to interfere with your own success. So let’s get to it – let me show you 3 easy ways that you can break free from this unhealthy pattern so that you can start taking some confident action steps towards your goals.
Step 1: Recognize the Pattern
The first step to overcoming overthinking is to recognize when you're doing it.
Step 2: Set a Time Limit
Give yourself a designated time to think through a decision or problem, and once that time is up, make a choice and take action.
Step 3: Focus on Solutions
Instead of dwelling on potential problems or worst-case scenarios, shift your focus to finding solutions. Ask yourself, "What's the next step I can take to move forward?"
For more info on these steps and more, tune in to today's episode, and in the meantime, consider this: Overthinking can be a relentless obstacle BUT it doesn't have to be. Starting today, I want you to start thinking of this pattern as JUST a wake-up call.
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· Feeling Overwhelmed at Work? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Arha21mCEI&t=3s
· Stop Beating Yourself Up – Stop Negative Self-Talk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gp1ExQbetj4
· Productivity Hacks You Have to Try. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrkVnKwluK0&t=103s
· Do Successful People Spend Their Time Differently? Yes They Do! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQX9_oy4o14
· Confront or Confrontational? You Have the Power to Choose. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRf8PssZZ54&t=10s
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