Lessons in Overthinking & Obsessing

I've recorded a somatic practice for you.

A somatic practice basically helps you tune into and regulate your body and nervous system. While cognitive approaches focus on changing thoughts and beliefs, somatic work addresses the stress, emotions, and automatic patterns held in the body.

For me, it all about combining both that supports lasting change when it comes to overthinking, habits, and triggers.

This practice is designed for anyone who struggles with people pleasing, finds themselves self-abandoning, or regularly puts the needs of others before their own.

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In today's episode, we're exploring people-pleasing and why it so often comes at the cost of losing yourself.

We'll unpack what people-pleasing really is, the subtle and obvious ways it can show up, and why it often leaves us feeling anxious, worried, exhausted, and disconnected from our own needs.

We'll also explore why these patterns develop, how they are often rooted in similar beliefs/experiences. Most importantly, we'll look at how you can begin to challenge these patterns so you can care deeply about others without abandoning yourself in the process.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The key signs of people-pleasing and self-abandonment
• How anxiety, worry, and a fear of rejection fuel people-pleasing behaviours
• Why caring too much about others can lead to losing yourself
• 4 Practical steps to break free from people-pleasing and build healthier boundaries

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In the previous episode before this one, I spoke to those of you who feel stuck in your head and find it hard to really be in the moment. If that’s you, it’s worth going back and listening to that that too.

This episode is a guided grounding meditation for you to listen to when feeling triggered, or can notice you are overthinking/spiralling. 

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I Don't See the Branches, I See the Leaves by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Hello my friends, my fellow overthinkers, coming up in this episode we will talk about

• Of course have a chit chat about how overthinking stands in the way of your dreams, the life you desire and deserve

• How overthinking disconnects us from the present moment and the life happening around us

• Share some every day examples of what it looks like to be more in your head

  Share some key messages and psychoeducation that often support people to get out of their heads and back into life & what’s important to you

If your overthinking is getting in the way or slowing down your ability to enjoy your life, than this is for you.

Overthinking gets in the way of your potential and this conversation is all about giving you the boost, inspiration, and key principles to help you get out of your head and into the moment

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Helping you cope, ground, and feel calm with powerful affirmation

Are you being ignored or feeling ignored right now?

If you don't know where you stand and are feeling like you're left out or forgotten right now - I have recorded some affirmations to help you feel more secure, ground yourself, and think in a more balanced way

Music by  Mykola Sosin from Pixabay

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Are you obsessing & overthinking about being ignored?

Whether you are obviously being ignored, subtly, or you're not sure, in this episode I (Carly Ann) am addressing the impact it can have on you.

As usual we will have an important conversation about the experience of being ignored and what this can trigger off within us, plus I'll share the any inspiring ideas that pop in along the way that I hope will help anyone currently being or feeling ignored.

I'll also share reason why it hurts so much, why some people are impacted more than others, and then we will round the episode off with four ways you can stay true to yourself when you feel ignored by one person or even a group.

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Are you an overthinker that gets stuck in your head?

Overthinking is often an attempt to protect us. Yet the more we wrestle with our thoughts, the more stuck we can become in cycles of worry, rumination, and self-criticism.

In this guided mindfulness and self-compassion practice, you'll have the opportunity to step out of the struggle with your thoughts and cultivate a different relationship with your inner experience. Rather than trying to think your way to relief, you'll be invited to practice awareness, acceptance, and kindness toward yourself.

This is an experiential episode, so you can follow along and practice in real time. If overthinking has been taking up too much space in your mind lately, this exercise offers a chance to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and discover a more compassionate way of responding.

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Why can't you stop obsessing over certain thoughts, conversations, mistakes, or future scenarios?

In this episode, I (Carly Ann) explore overthinking share 7 of the most common types of overthinking.

Understanding your personal style of overthinking is the first step toward breaking free from obsessive thoughts and regaining control of your mind.

Whether you struggle with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, worry, perfectionism, or constant overanalysis, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable steps to help you overcome overthinking and live more fully in the present moment.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What overthinking is
• The 7 different types of overthinking
• How each style triggers certain feelings & behaviours
• Practical guidance on how to stop overthinking and reduce anxiety

If you're ready to stop living in your head and start living in the moment, this episode is for you.

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Keywords: overthinking, obsessive thoughts, anxiety, rumination, intrusive thoughts, mental health, mindfulness, emotional wellness, self-help, personal growth, happiness, overanalyzing, worry, stress management, self-awareness, mental clarity, psychology, emotional resilience, living in the present moment.

In this episode, I’m (Carly Ann) introducing the new direction of the podcast and why I changed the name from Lessons in Self Worth to Lessons in Overthinking and Obsessing.

If you struggle with overthinking, obsessive thoughts, anxious attachment, relationship anxiety, social anxiety, health anxiety, reassurance seeking, or feeling stuck in mental loops you can’t switch off, this ep is going to feel lovely for you

Coming Up:

• Why this is now the podcast and place to be if you're an overthinker

• Different types of overthinking and obsessing

• How overthinking links to self-worth

• The emotional, behavioural, and physical impact of overthinking

• The core mistake people make when trying to stop overthinking

• A quick, more effective approach that can help take the weight and fear out of difficult thoughts today

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Are you feeling self-conscious, anxious, or like everyone is watching you, especially in social situations?

You might feel embarrassed talking at work, scared to share your opinion with friends, or nervous to talk to a stranger...That’s the spotlight effect - a common cognitive bias where you overestimate how much others notice our appearance, behaviour, mistakes, or the fact you're anxious.

In this episode, I (Modern CBT Therapist & Coach, Carly Ann) discuss the spotlight effect in more detail, including more on what it is, examples you can relate to, the impact, and I explore practical strategies to overcome the spotlight effect.

If you struggle with fear of judgement, awkward social moments, or replaying conversations in your head, this episode will help you give you a moment of feeling so seen - and how to break free from it.

Hosted by Carly Ann, this episode is ideal for anyone interested in psychology, mental health, anxiety management, and personal development.

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