In this episode of the Prepared School Psych Podcast, host Jenny Ponzuric delves into the insights from John Acuff's book, 'Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking.' She explores practical strategies for managing overthinking, tackling imposter syndrome, and addresses 'beginner syndrome.' Jenny highlights the importance of examining recurring thoughts and introduces a transformative three-step process: retire negative thoughts, replace them with positive affirmations, and repeat until a new mental playlist is formed. With a commitment to a 30-day challenge of reading positive statements, Jenny shares her journey and invites community engagement through office hours.

Resources for this episode:

Soundtracks: https://a.co/d/2JNta9b

Zig Zigler Affirmations: https://evenagirllikeme.com/2012/07/16/1-minute-meditation-affirmation/

Jon Acuff New Anthem: https://jonacuff.com/soundtracksaudio/screen-shot-2021-04-06-at-2-47-52-pm/

Imposter Syndrome: The Uninvited Guest in Every School Psychologist's Office: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-prepared-school-psych/episodes/Imposter-Syndrome-The-Uninvited-Guest-in-Every-School-Psychologists-Office-e2k953p

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01:33 Why I Chose 'Soundtracks'

02:35 Understanding Overthinking and Soundtracks

03:44 Personal Experiences with Overthinking

04:55 Connecting Overthinking to Imposter Syndrome

07:11 Strategies to Address Negative Thoughts

10:14 The Three R's: Retire, Replace, Repeat

13:11 Taking Charge of Your Schedule

14:01 Finding Evidence for New Thoughts

15:53 Creating a New Playlist of Thoughts

16:58 The Power of Positive Statements

19:42 Choosing Your Attitude for the Day

23:09 Final Thoughts and Resources