Ep 374: How To Pinpoint When Thinking Turns Into Overthinking

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Overthinking is often how we get in our own way as perfectionists, especially when it comes to business. There’s always something we can be overthinking in our business - that we can second-guess ourselves about and do more procrasti-learning on. Overthinking can come up in many ways and lead to us deviating from the needle movers that will grow our business.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In today’s episode, I talk about why perfectionists overthink and how to pinpoint when thinking turns into overthinking. I share exactly what you need to do to notice the exact moment it happens, including a few questions to ask yourself to gain awareness around it.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You don’t have to eliminate overthinking completely, but when you lessen overthinking, you’ll feel more satisfied and fulfilled when you are working. And you’ll get more done in less time without burning out.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode374.</span></p> <p><strong>In This Episode You’ll Learn:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The hidden reasons perfectionists overthink</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The difference between overthinking and superthinking</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">A practical way to notice the exact moment that thinking becomes overthinking</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Three things to do when you notice yourself overthinking</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Featured In The Episode:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sign up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) -</span> <a href= "http://perfectionistsgettingshitdone.com"><strong>samlaurabrown.com/pgsd</strong></a></p>