066: Overcoming Overthinking, Wandering, and Overstriving: The Path to Bravery in Business and Life
Overcoming Overthinking, Wandering, and Overstriving: The Path to Bravery in Business and Life
Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of our podcast where we dive deep into understanding three types of people we often encounter in our personal and professional lives - and honestly, these could be us too.
1. The Overthinker: We discuss the "Overthinker" who has clarity on what they want but hesitates to take action. We've all been there, right? Researching endlessly and then getting paralyzed by decision-making. We talk about how to combat this tendency by breaking tasks into micro-actions, challenging negative thoughts, and setting timers or due dates for decisions.
2. The Wanderer: Then, we move on to the "Wanderer" - those who have many great ideas but struggle to complete them due to self-doubt or distraction. Our solutions? Focusing on one thing at a time, reconnecting with the 'why' behind each idea, and setting clear goals and milestones.
3. The Overstriver: Lastly, we touch upon the "Overstriver" - the relentless go-getters who find it hard to take breaks and often equate their self-worth with their productivity. We suggest taking intentional breaks, celebrating the journey, and setting boundaries for work and personal time.
Throughout the episode, we emphasize the importance of self-awareness and recognizing patterns as the first step in building the life and business you desire. We encourage you to download our free quiz to find out where you fall among these types.
Personal Reflections: We share our own experiences with these tendencies. Melissa admits to being a mix of an overthinker and overstriver in different aspects of her life, while Julie sees herself more as an overthinker in projects.
Our Takeaway: We want to remind yā€™all that despite the doubts and challenges, it's the brave steps forward that make the most compelling stories. We encourage you to come out of your huddle, get into the game of life, and remember that brave looks good on you!
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