The THINK Method for Overthinking

Episode Number

17

Sharing two memorable metaphors to help you spot when your mind’s running in circles, plus a simple process to break the cycle.

Overthinking can feel like leaving your thoughts in the oven until they’re burnt to a crisp or stuck in a washing machine that never stops spinning. 

In this episode, I share two memorable metaphors to help you spot when your mind’s running in circles, plus a simple process to break the cycle. 

Using my THINK acronym, I show how to test your thoughts, create space, and turn mental energy into productive action. 

If you’ve ever wished you could stop overanalysing and start moving forward, this one’s for you.

Here are the highlights:

The Thought Oven Metaphor (1:12)

The Thought Washing Machine Metaphor (2:11)

The Process of Managing Overthinking (3:41)

Applying the THINK Acronym (4:21)

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