Ep 7: Mindset - How Stress Shapes Your Thinking and How to Take Back Control

Your mindset influences everything - how you see challenges, how you speak to yourself, and how you handle stress. But when we’re under pressure, stress can distort our thoughts and make life feel far harder than it really is.

In this episode of Busy Doing Well, Kate explores how stress affects the way we think and how to regain control of your mindset when you’re overwhelmed.

You’ll learn:

• How stress hormones distort perception and fuel unhelpful thought patterns.
• Why your inner dialogue can either calm or agitate your nervous system.
• How to replace self-criticism with a more compassionate inner voice.
• The difference between a fixed and growth mindset — and how to reframe setbacks as learning opportunities.
• Two simple tools — gratitude and “flipping the what-if” — to instantly shift perspective and energy.

Tune in to understand how stress and mindset are intertwined, and how small shifts in your thoughts can change how you feel and respond.

If you’d like support with cultivating a calmer, stronger mindset, visit www.katehorwood.com and don’t forget to hit follow or subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next.