It's not procrastination, it's overthinking: 5 signs you are, and 5 ways to stop

This week we’re talking about overthinking (hi, it’s me). If you’ve been calling it “procrastination” but your brain feels like a browser with 57 tabs open... it's probably actually overthinking. And it's costing you.

In this episode, we get into:

• five sneaky signs you’re overthinking without realising (including the one that looks like “being productive”)
• why millennial women are uniquely wired to ruminate (perfection culture, comparison, and that never-ending mental load)
• the moments I catch myself spiralling — and what I do next
• how to give your brain a safer outlet than doom-scrolling or rebranding your Canva file… again
• the tiny decision shift that moves you forward without needing more “discipline”

I also share the five simple strategies I've been implementing to reduce overthinking and double my mental energy. You can try these this week!

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If you’d like to explore more resources on overthinking, check these out:

Working Hard by Grace Beverley: How I Stopped Overthinking: The Theory That Changed My Life.

University of Michigan: Most Women Overthink Too Much, Overthinkers Often Drink Too Much

Harvard Business Review: 3 Types of Overthinking and How to Overcome Them