Think Later, Live Now Podcast

How To Make Better Decisions & Stop Self-Sabotaging (The CLEAR Framework)


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Justin shares a transformative mental framework called the CLEAR method, inspired by therapy techniques, to help make better decisions and align actions with personal goals. He discusses his experience with therapy, introduces the steps of the method, and emphasizes its practical application for immediate change.


Key Topics

The development of the CLEAR framework inspired by therapy techniques

The importance of calling out current behaviors and understanding perceived benefits

Exposing the reality of actions and their actual consequences

Acting differently with small, manageable steps

Reinforcing the reasons behind better decisions


Takeaways

The first session with a therapist can introduce powerful techniques that accelerate personal change.

The CLEAR framework helps interrupt autopilot behaviors and make conscious choices.

Writing down perceived benefits and reality clarifies decision-making.

Small, immediate actions can lead to significant long-term change.

Reinforcing your core values and reasons increases commitment to new behaviors.


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Think Later, Live Now PodcastBy Justin Gillespie, LMSW-Clinical, ADHD-CCSP