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:T577,Does your brain seem to hit replay on that embarrassing memory, or go over the way that situationship ended in hopes you’ll find some kind of closure? From dissecting past conversations to catastrophising about what might happen, repetitive thinking can feel like a mental trap. In today's episode, we break down the psychology of rumination: why our minds get stuck in these unhelpful thought cycles, and how we can actively disengage to find mental clarity. Things we discuss: What rumination truly is and what it isn't The distinctions between everyday rumination and OCD Metacognition: thinking about our thinking Cognitive diffusion and detaching from thoughts Using mindfulness and grounding techniques to anchor yourself in the present Taking back your attention from thought spirals If you’re tired of your mind rerunning your “best and worst” moments, this episode is for you. Listen to my NEW PODCAST, Man

236. How to make hard decisions