Helping overwhelmed creatives turn overthinking into expert thinking. 3 useful things every Thursday to gain clarity, get more done, and feel great about it.
Forget everything. Create simple, trustworthy systems.
Every Thursday I share three useful things to help you turn overthinking into expert thinking. Here are this week’s picks: 1.I don’t keep most info in my head. In fact, I try to forget this stuff. I’ve found that if you can create simple, external systems you trust, you free up more headspace and feel a lot less stressed. I wrote a quick guide for getting started with this mindset shift, using what you already have. 2.Saundra Dalton-Smith MD on why sleep ≠ rest, how people-pleasing fits into the picture, and the 7 types of rest that everyone needs If this sparked your curiosity about where your energy is going during the day, do an energy audit. Get the updated Time & Energy Tracker (PDF) 3.Molly Bloom has had it all. And lost it all. Multiple times. Despite her unbelievable story, you might find a lot to relate to. In the latest podcast episode of A Bit of Optimism, Molly Bloom sits down with Simon Sinek to talk about success, failure, and managing your mind through it all. It's a wild ride that will make you think What here has given you pause? I'd love to know. Received this from someone else? Join the expert thinkers who are getting clear about what they’re doing and feeling great about it Visit the newsletter archive for all the worksheets and other free tools Kim Witten, PhD - Coach & ConsultantHello! My name is Kim Witten and I’ve spent four decades overthinking absolutely everything. I’ve turned this ability into a superpower to get stuff done and now my mission is to help others do the same. Read more about my journey |
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Helping overwhelmed creatives turn overthinking into expert thinking. 3 useful things every Thursday to gain clarity, get more done, and feel great about it.
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