The Dangers of Should

Have you ever finished a podcast or book feeling simultaneously inspired and completely exhausted? Excited by all the possibilities, but paralyzed by a mountain of shoulds?

In this episode, we're diving into why "should-ing" is draining your energy and what to actually do about it.

You'll hear a powerful client story that will make you feel seen, learn why shoulds create exhausting mental loops that keep you awake at 3 AM, and discover two practical tools you can use tonight to stop the rumination spiral.

In This Episode:

• Why "should" creates open loops in your brain that fuel guilt and nighttime rumination
• The real reason you can't fall asleep even when you're exhausted
• How to tell the difference between a should that deserves your energy and one that needs to be deleted
• The Post-It Note Method for stopping your brain from spinning at 3 AM
• Why permission to NOT do something is sometimes the most powerful tool of all
• How to move from "consideration" to "action" without adding guilt or pressure

If you're tired of feeling guilty for being exhausted, this episode is for you.

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Full Episode Show Notes