When overthinking causes too much stress and indecisiveness, we need to stop. We were taught to not give others "bad news" but instead to SAVE FACE. These norms in turn make it hard for us to make decisions that make us happy but might have a negative effect on others. We don't want to disappoint others so we make decisions to put up with stress, anxiety, busyness, bad treatment and unfulfillment.

There's a better way to make decisions that value yourself, your time and propel your career forward with confidence.

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[00:00] Teaser

[01:05] Episode 11 Intro

[02:32] Are you more comfortable with stress or peace?

[04:20] Always expecting the worst

[05:19] What causes Overthinking?

[07:00] Overthinking causes constant Stress

[08:31] You can only be as happy as your most unlucky relative

[10:51] Feeling guilty for good fortune

[11:14] Feeling guilty to leave your department

[14:09] Effects of mean Asian relatives

[15:43] When guilt become an addiction

[17:14] BREAK

[17:52] If it's easy, you're probably LAZY

[18:32] Asians getting stuck with the sh*tty projects

[19:15] Guilt keeps us in toxic situations

[19:58] We are guilted into being responsible, instead of following our dreams

[22:54] Stress becomes a way of life

[24:57] The Key to Freedom

[26:11] Let Yourself be happy

[29:35] Create you own pschological safety

[30:03] Affirmation to help you gain your power back

[33:00] Episode 11 Teaser

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