Stop Overthinking

By Kristen OdegaardEducation Self-Improvement

Stop Overthinking episodes

July 20, 2023 17. Generous Assumptions
The concept of generous assumptions has been popularized by Dr. Brene Brown. Generous assumptions force us to recognize and make allowances for the unknown circumstances of others. According to Brown, the assumption of positive intent “means that we will extend the most generous interpretation possible to the intentions, words, and actions of others.”So here’s the question: Do you believe other people are doing the best they can? Listen in to hear why this idea benefits your wellbeing-- and some tips for how to let go of the idea that others should be trying harder or doing better.
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19 min
July 13, 2023 16. Stop Thinking About What Others are Thinking
How much time and energy are you using obsessing over what other people are thinking, what their words could mean, what the actions could mean?
It's so common to be thinking about what we can say or do to make the other person say or do certain things... most people don't even realize how unhelpful the practice is.
Listen to learn when thinking about others' thinking may be helpful and when it's not-- and what to do to get out of other people's minds.
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10 min
June 29, 2023 15. When You Don't Like Your Job
It's a more recent idea that your job needs to be fun or fulfilling, that you should enjoy the people you're with, have the right amount of time off, flexible enough for a family, paid you your worth…
It all sounds good.. but where did it all come from and how do your ideas about work impact how much you do or don't enjoy your day to day?

Whether you love your job or just tolerate it- this episode will provide you with some new ideas and points to consider about working, work/life balance, and how you can take ownership of your choices.

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18 min
June 22, 2023 14. Why You Need Mental Flexibility
Most of us are not changeable in our thoughts. We are rigid, attached to our thinking. Mental flexibility is the capacity, skill of training your brain to be open to thoughts, ideas and perspectives.
Like most things in life, this is easier said than done. What generally happens is a new thought is introduced - cognitive dissonance.
This is mental tension caused by conflict of two different ideas or thoughts that contradict each other. We often deal with this by dismissing the new conflicting idea and doubling down on belief in the first area.
When you’re mentally flexible, you have the ability to find more paths to a solution, to be open to new ideas, to be accepting of what is even when you don’t like it. You can see things from multiple perspectives. On the other hand, if you have rigid thinking, you may struggle with creativity, problem solving, conflict resolution and loving and accepting people- including yourself.
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23 min
June 15, 2023 13. You Are Not the Reference Point
How often do you look at someone else's behavior and think, "If I were them, I'd do it differently?"
It's common to use yourself, your beliefs, your perspective as the reference point to judge others' behaviors.
Listen to this episode to learn why this may not be helpful and how shifting your thinking can improve communication and relationships.

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15 min
June 08, 2023 12. Body Thoughts
Do you ever look in the mirror and have strong dislike for something you see?
This episode is some of my personal journey with thoughts about my body and how thought work and life coaching helped me move from body hate and shame to acceptance and healing.

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31 min
June 01, 2023 11. Good AND Bad
The human experience is more than just being happy... it's feeling Good AND Bad.
It’s easy to believe the either/or mentality. It’s this or that. Good or Bad-- especially with feelings many are led to think there are ways we should feel and feelings that are bad or not as worthwhile.
However, all feelings have a purpose and “just wanting to be happy” simply isn't is not feasible and will even create inner turmoil by not being able to reach this unattainable standard.
Listen for insight to embrace the good and bad feelings– and embrace the full human experience.

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20 min
May 25, 2023 10. Boundaries
Personal boundaries essentially protect your physical and emotional space, and help keep you safe. Boundaries are healthy when you take responsibility for your own actions and wellbeing, and refrain from taking responsibility for the actions or wellbeing of other people.
At this point, you may not know what your boundaries are or what they should be. In that case, it’s hard to even recognize what is yours versus someone else’s... It’s hard to protect your time, energy, your emotional and physical health if you don’t know where you end and someone else begins.
Listen for simple steps you can take to help you determine if you need a more boundaries and how to set them... without it causing even more stress for you.

21 min
May 18, 2023 9. Why Can't I Stop People Pleasing?
It’s hard to know where kindness ends and people pleasing beings… especially if you’ve never known differently.
People Pleasing is all about seeking validation and acceptance. It happens when we are trying to make other people feel good about us and like us and approve of us -- at our own expense. And it's a very hard habit to break or change because of how we evolved as humans and how we have been socialized as women. Yet, it's not impossible make sustainable, conscious choices that will break the people pleasing patterns.
In this podcast:
What is People Pleasing
Why we do it and why it's a difficult pattern to change
Steps to stop people pleasing behaviors

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21 min
May 11, 2023 8. Stop Second Guessing your Decisions
Decision Doubt can happen in two ways-- agonizing before making a decision or after it's already made.
It's pretty common since our brain likes to offer us alternatives. Additionally, for people pleasers and perfectionists add the layers of attempting to manage others' emotions and thinking there is a "right" answer.

Listen in to learn about how crowd sourcing opinions and looking for external validation is not helping you... and what you can do to reduce the second guessing and build self trust to make decisions more quickly and easily.

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26 min

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The podcast for overthinkers, people pleasers and perfectionists... people who are hard on themselves and spend too much time and energy in stuck in their own minds.