0s we'll have to make a life changing decision where the right choice is not at all clear: stay or leave my job, the country, my relationships? We can become paralysed in that moment, unable to take a step forward, not realising that doing nothing is, in itself, a decision. In today's episode we break down:

Why we struggle to make hard decisions
The paradox of choice
Indecisiveness and a lack of self trust
The 'Wisest Self' thought exercise
The 10/10/10 rule for making hard decisions
The role of regret and fear

Listen now if you're struggling with some hard choices in your 20s!

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1d:T556,Hitting rock bottom is one of the most painful human experiences - when the future is blurry, the past feels heavy, and you barely recognize the person staring back in the mirror. Maybe it’s the end of a relationship, losing your job, battling addiction, or simply feeling like everything you built has crumbled. In this episode, we explore what those lowest points really feel like, why we sometimes end up there, and how, against all odds, they can become the very place where healing and transformation begin. We explore: • What rock bottom feels like• The role of identity collapse and self-concept clarity• Passivity, external locus of control, and addiction as routes to rock bottom• Our dark night of the soul and searching for meaning• Why rock bottom can motivate change• 5 tips climbing out and rebuilding self-concept If you’ve ever felt like you’ve lost control, lost yourself, or lost your wa

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