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Are you really overthinking, or are you searching for certainty?
I was asked today how to get out of your head.
I asked what that meant.
The answer was simple. Overthinking.
I have learned that most overthinking is not really about needing more information. It is about wanting more certainty.
You keep running the situation through your mind because you believe that somewhere in all that thinking is an answer that will guarantee everything turns out the way you want.
You do not want to make the wrong decision. You do not want to fail. You do not want to disappoint someone. So you think a little more. Then a little more.
But eventually thinking stops being productive and becomes interference.
The problem is not that you care too much. The problem is believing that enough thought can remove uncertainty from life.
It cannot.
You can prepare. You can learn. You can make the best decision available to you. You can influence what happens next through your actions. But you cannot guarantee the result.
That is where acceptance becomes powerful.
Sometimes getting out of your head does not mean stopping your thoughts. It means loosening your grip on needing to know what happens next.
Ask yourself one question today.
Is there something I can actually do about this right now?
If there is, take action.
If there is not, experience this moment instead of mentally living through a future that has not happened.
Uncertainty is not something you have to defeat before you can move forward.
Sometimes moving forward is how you learn to live with it.
If this message spoke to you or something within it resonated, I invite you to check out my other ideas in my books sold on Amazon. They have already helped thousands worldwide.
– Coach Mike
EDIT Your GOALS
Every
Day
Internal
Thoughts
Guarantee
Our
Absolute
Life
Situations
#certainty #nextstep #trust #overthinking #action
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Leo Jaerisch
I was asked today how to get out of your head.
I asked what that meant.
The answer was simple. Overthinking.
I have learned that most overthinking is not really about needing more information. It is about wanting more certainty.
You keep running the situation through your mind because you believe that somewhere in all that thinking is an answer that will guarantee everything turns out the way you want.
You do not want to make the wrong decision. You do not want to fail. You do not want to disappoint someone. So you think a little more. Then a little more.
But eventually thinking stops being productive and becomes interference.
The problem is not that you care too much. The problem is believing that enough thought can remove uncertainty from life.
It cannot.
You can prepare. You can learn. You can make the best decision available to you. You can influence what happens next through your actions. But you cannot guarantee the result.
That is where acceptance becomes powerful.
Sometimes getting out of your head does not mean stopping your thoughts. It means loosening your grip on needing to know what happens next.
Ask yourself one question today.
Is there something I can actually do about this right now?
If there is, take action.
If there is not, experience this moment instead of mentally living through a future that has not happened.
Uncertainty is not something you have to defeat before you can move forward.
Sometimes moving forward is how you learn to live with it.
If this message spoke to you or something within it resonated, I invite you to check out my other ideas in my books sold on Amazon. They have already helped thousands worldwide.
– Coach Mike
EDIT Your GOALS
Every
Day
Internal
Thoughts
Guarantee
Our
Absolute
Life
Situations
#certainty #nextstep #trust #overthinking #action
Background Photo Credit:
Leo Jaerisch
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Is uncertainty stopping you?
The fear of the unknown can severely limit your potential in life. In social environments, people tend to gravitate towards familiar situations, prioritizing certainty over potential growth. This is driven by the fear of failure, embarrassment, judgment, or feelings of inadequacy, which our assumptions often exaggerate. This tendency to avoid risk can lead to a life constrained by self-imposed limitations.
If there were no social consequences to our choices, many of us would likely opt for riskier paths with the potential for greater rewards. Without the mental burden of potential embarrassment or judgment, the allure of achieving something significant would outweigh the fear of uncertainty. This mental freedom could propel us towards opportunities that foster personal and professional growth, as we would not be hindered by the fear of negative perceptions.
To overcome these mental barriers, it is crucial to adopt a focused and mindful approach. Instead of fixating on the possibility of failure or judgment, we should concentrate on the value and purpose of our actions. By viewing our endeavors through the lens of servitude—focusing on how our actions can benefit others and contribute to a greater cause—we can shift our mindset away from self-centered fears.
Ultimately, mental fears of the unknown are often baseless and can be overcome. By recognizing that these fears are not physical threats but rather constructs of our minds, we can liberate ourselves from their constraints. Embracing uncertainty and taking calculated risks can unlock our full potential, leading to a more fulfilling and impactful life.
-Coach Mike
EDIT your GOALS
Every
Day
Internal
Thoughts
Guarantees
Our
Absolute
Life
Situations
#uncertainty #certainty #unknown #fear #truth
Background Picture by
Jakub Kriz
The fear of the unknown can severely limit your potential in life. In social environments, people tend to gravitate towards familiar situations, prioritizing certainty over potential growth. This is driven by the fear of failure, embarrassment, judgment, or feelings of inadequacy, which our assumptions often exaggerate. This tendency to avoid risk can lead to a life constrained by self-imposed limitations.
If there were no social consequences to our choices, many of us would likely opt for riskier paths with the potential for greater rewards. Without the mental burden of potential embarrassment or judgment, the allure of achieving something significant would outweigh the fear of uncertainty. This mental freedom could propel us towards opportunities that foster personal and professional growth, as we would not be hindered by the fear of negative perceptions.
To overcome these mental barriers, it is crucial to adopt a focused and mindful approach. Instead of fixating on the possibility of failure or judgment, we should concentrate on the value and purpose of our actions. By viewing our endeavors through the lens of servitude—focusing on how our actions can benefit others and contribute to a greater cause—we can shift our mindset away from self-centered fears.
Ultimately, mental fears of the unknown are often baseless and can be overcome. By recognizing that these fears are not physical threats but rather constructs of our minds, we can liberate ourselves from their constraints. Embracing uncertainty and taking calculated risks can unlock our full potential, leading to a more fulfilling and impactful life.
-Coach Mike
EDIT your GOALS
Every
Day
Internal
Thoughts
Guarantees
Our
Absolute
Life
Situations
#uncertainty #certainty #unknown #fear #truth
Background Picture by
Jakub Kriz
