The Alli Worthington Show

How to Stop Overthinking Every Decision (And Actually Move Forward)


Listen Later

The Uplift app is here! Try it free for 30 days


What if I told you that overthinking isn’t proof of brilliance—it’s fear in a fancy outfit? It looks productive. It feels responsible. But let’s be honest—it’s just mental busywork dressed up like wisdom. Overthinking is like binge-watching the same three episodes of worry on repeat, hoping the plot twist will finally reveal itself.

Here’s the truth, friend: you don’t need more time to think. You need a fresh approach to move forward. Because after a couple of hours, your brain turns into a GPS stuck in “recalculating”—lots of noise, zero progress.

But today? We’re done with that. No more spiraling. No more second-guessing. No more talking yourself out of the very thing God keeps nudging you toward.

This is your permission slip to stop overanalyzing and start obeying. This episode is your exit ramp from analysis paralysis—and a bold eviction notice to those rent-free thoughts that have overstayed their welcome.

 

Timestamps:

(03:15) - Why Smart Women Fall Into the Trap of Overthinking

(04:19) - How Overthinking Pretends to Be Wisdom (But Isn’t)

(04:38) - Why Certainty Is a Myth and Clarity Is What You Really Need

(07:32) - God Doesn’t Need Your Perfection to Use You Powerfully

(09:18) - Simple, Practical Steps to Finally Get Unstuck



WATCH ALLI  ON YOUTUBE

 

Links to great things we discussed: 

 

  • Catalyst Mastermind
  • Alli’s Makeup Recommendation - IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow
  • I hope you loved this episode! 🎉Don’t forget to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you never miss a thing. And guess what? We're on YouTube! If you're loving the content, show us some love by leaving a review and giving us some stars—it means the world to me! Take care, and stay fabulous! 

     

    xo,

    Alli

    ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store

    The Alli Worthington ShowBy Alli Worthington

    • 4.9
    • 4.9
    • 4.9
    • 4.9
    • 4.9

    4.9

    625 ratings


    More shows like The Alli Worthington Show

    View all
    Don't Mom Alone Podcast by Don't Mom Alone Podcast

    Don't Mom Alone Podcast

    2,326 Listeners

    That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs by That Sounds Fun Network

    That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

    10,429 Listeners

    Get Your Hopes Up with Christy Wright by Christy Wright

    Get Your Hopes Up with Christy Wright

    2,200 Listeners

    Glorious in the Mundane Podcast with Christy Nockels by Christy Nockels

    Glorious in the Mundane Podcast with Christy Nockels

    1,349 Listeners

    The Next Right Thing by with Emily P. Freeman

    The Next Right Thing

    5,478 Listeners

    Jesus Over Everything by Lisa Whittle: Author, Speaker, Founder of Lisa Whittle Ministries, LLC

    Jesus Over Everything

    727 Listeners

    Raising Boys & Girls by That Sounds Fun Network

    Raising Boys & Girls

    1,854 Listeners

    Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta Podcast by Debra Fileta, M.A., LPC and Creator of TrueLoveDates.com

    Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta Podcast

    791 Listeners

    Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian Kids by Courtney DeFeo and Christian Parenting

    Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian Kids

    845 Listeners

    The Jess Connolly Podcast by Jess Connolly

    The Jess Connolly Podcast

    860 Listeners

    The Jennie Allen Podcast by Jennie Allen

    The Jennie Allen Podcast

    6,617 Listeners

    House of Joy- Christian Life Coaching by That Sounds Fun Network

    House of Joy- Christian Life Coaching

    1,328 Listeners

    Rhythms for Life by Rebekah Lyons and Gabe Lyons

    Rhythms for Life

    1,272 Listeners

    The Best of You by Dr. Alison Cook

    The Best of You

    835 Listeners

    MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose by Cynthia Yanof

    MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose

    198 Listeners