312: How to Stop Overthinking, Ruminating, and Mentally Spiraling So You Can Make Decisions with Confidence

If you’ve ever needed to text three people before making a decision, replayed the same conversation in your head for days, or felt the urge to burn everything down and start over... this episode is for you, bestie!

Today, we’re breaking down what’s actually happening in your brain when you spiral, and I’m walking you through 5 practical, science-backed steps to calm your thoughts so you can move forward with clarity and confidence, not panic.

Because peacefully productive women don’t eliminate spirals, they learn how to respond to them 😇

In this episode, we cover:

• The difference between overthinking and rumination
• Why your brain treats worry like a real emergency
• 5 simple steps to stop a spiral before it takes over

... and more!

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