We are delving into the topic of chronic overthinking, a habit that keeps so many people stuck in inaction. I am sharing my favorite questions that I use when faced with decisions that may trigger overthinking and help me to get clarity. I will also provide you with ideas to prevent decision paralysis in your business. Whether it's a new business opportunity, a potential move, or a change in life direction, this episode offers practical strategies to guide you through chronic overthinking and into action.

Key Topics:

1. Understand Chronic Overthinking and Its Impact

• Reflect on how chronic overthinking may have impacted your life so far
• Notice your own tendencies in feeling like you need to have everything figured out before taking the first step
• Consider how overthinking may lead to missed opportunities, regrets, and inaction.

2. Four Key Questions to Combat Overthinking

• These questions can act as a guide to help you move through decisions and gain clarity for yourself.

3. Build Habits to Prevent Overthinking

• Recognize triggers and “sticky spots” that commonly lead to overthinking.
• Create routines, systems and habits to take action where it matters most.
• Kari shares examples from her business experiences
• How we can use systems and processes to manage leadership challenges
• Ideas to combat overthinking when it comes to sales and marketing reluctance 
• Assess decisions based on data and feedback instead of fear-based overanalysis.

4. Celebrate Wins and Maintain Momentum

• The importance of pausing to appreciate small wins and milestones.
• Reinforce positive action by acknowledging progress, like client growth or team successes.
• Use consistent action and data to make small adjustments and pivot with confidence.
• Avoid the trap of “catastrophic thinking” and build resilience through gradual improvement.

Resources from this Episode:

• Journal Prompts and Guide to Stop Overthinking

Work with Kari: 

• Anchored Leadership Academy
• Private Business and Leadership Coaching

Contact Kari Lotzien | Be the Anchor: 

• Website: BeTheAnchor.ca
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• Linked In: Kari Lotzien

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