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June 18, 2026 21 mins

Are You Thinking Too Much to Hear Yourself?

Have you ever noticed that the harder you think about something, the less clear it becomes?

In this episode, I explore the difference between overthinking and intuition. Not the mystical stuff, but that quiet inner knowing that often gets drowned out by endless analysing, making lists, asking everyone else's opinion and searching for certainty that never quite arrives.

I share two personal stories. One where I ignored my intuition and paid the price, and another where I listened to a small inner nudge that completely changed the direction of my life.

Together we'll explore why overthinking feels productive but often keeps us stuck, how intuition tends to whisper rather than shout, and why clarity comes more from listening than thinking harder.

There's also a simple reflective process to help you quieten the noise, reconnect with your own inner guidance and discover the next small step that feels right for you.

Because maybe the answer isn't something you need to figure out.

Maybe it's something you already know.

In This Episode

  • Why overthinking often creates more confusion than clarity
  • The hidden cost of needing certainty before taking action
  • How intuition feels different from analysis
  • My narrowboat lesson and what it taught me about ignoring inner guidance
  • The small decision that led me into hypnosis over 26 years ago
  • A simple process to help you listen beyond the mental noise
  • Why the next right step is usually smaller than you think
  • Learning to trust yourself a little more

Questions to Reflect On

  • Where am I overthinking instead of listening?
  • What has my intuition already been trying to tell me?
  • What does "quietly right" feel like?
  • What's the next small step that feels right enough?
  • What would change if I trusted myself more?

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Shine Brightly 🌟

Paul


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