Are you constantly justifying your choices, even when no one is asking for an explanation? Do you find yourself giving unnecessary details to validate decisions that are already right for you?
In this episode, Lori Gouhin explains the habit of overexplaining, why we do it, what it’s costing us, and most importantly, how to stop.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- Why overexplaining is mentally and emotionally exhausting.
- How societal conditioning and fear of disapproval fuel this habit.
- The hidden costs of justifying every decision, including loss of confidence and energy.
- How to break free from the need for validation and trust your own choices.
- The power of setting boundaries with simple, firm responses.
- What happens when you stop explaining yourself and how your confidence, time, and relationships improve.
Action Steps:
- The next time you catch yourself overexplaining, pause and ask: Is this explanation truly necessary?
- Practice saying “No, thank you” without additional justification.
- Remind yourself that your choices don’t require approval from others to be valid.
- Reflect on how much time and energy you could reclaim by letting go of the need to justify every decision.
Thank you for sharing your time with me and remember to show up in your life like the masterpiece you are because YOU are the ARTwork!!!
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