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How a Soul-Full CEO Stops Overthinking

October 25, 2020

Well hell…

I got caught in my own teaching this week. 

I found myself avoiding the next right step. 

Maybe this sounds familiar…

You have a task or goal or “to-do” in front of you that subconsciously you are avoiding by:

  • procrastinating
  • “getting ready” to get ready
  • getting stuck doing absolutely anything else
  • feeling doubt
  • overthinking  

I call this frothing. 

It’s a nervous system response where we find it easier to feel a familiar discomfort than an unfamiliar one. 

Well shoot, y’all, I was frothing this week. 

I had 2 creative pieces on my list and I found myself doing anything else but them. 

Then I caught myself. I recognized what I was doing and I used the tools I know I have to take action. 

Now I’m sharing this experience, and how you can handle it in your world too, on the podcast. 

If you find yourself avoiding the next step that you know is right, this is a must listen. Check it out and if it feels okay, share with me what frothing has looked like for you recently on Instagram or Facebook. 

Love, 

Your Favorite Life Coach, 

 

Allison Crow

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Overthink Much? I have this mental ideal that is Overthink Much?

I have this mental ideal that is embedded in my brain that I would be able to wake up and move forward with all my intentions.  I can see the clear direction and simple steps. I can envision all the "results" and the relief I make up those results would bring. 

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OOOOF...sending sweet love and compassion to all my thinking, overthinking, and trying-to-get-it-right-for-some-imaginaryideal-parts, and to yours. 

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Hello, inner managers, and judgers, and thinkers.  I see you.  I am here for you.  I see your skills.  You have done nothing wrong.  No matter what you feel, you deserve more love, not less.  Let's just breathe together, and then you can share your fears and concerns.  I am here for you.  I will not leave you.
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