What happens when a former anxious overthinker goes to London with no plan?
This week, I’m walking you through the real-life experiment I ran last month: a 4-day solo trip to London with one plan (see the Harry Potter show) and zero itinerary. My goal? To enjoy myself without burning brain energy on constant second-guessing or planning every minute of the day.
In this episode, I’m sharing the decision-making strategies I used before, during, and after the trip to:
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Avoid regret
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Reduce friction
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Feel present
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Make quick, clear choices (even when I wasn’t sure what I wanted)
But this isn’t just for travel: If you’re someone who struggles with overthinking daily decisions or wants to stop wasting mental energy on what-if spirals, this episode will help you rethink how you make choices — and how to support yourself better while doing it.
We talk about:
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Why clarifying your intentions before any big decision helps everything feel easier
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How to set parameters and use "decisions in advance" to avoid getting stuck
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What happens when you affirm your choices once you make them
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What to do when you genuinely don’t know what you want
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How to limit your options in a way that actually feels freeing
Cheerio!
LINKS!
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