Struggling with constant overthinking? Discover the reasons behind ruminating and perfectionist tendencies. Learn how chronic stress can hinder your brain's ability to change. Explore how past experiences create a false sense of danger and stifle decision-making. Uncover six sneaky ways your brain clings to outdated habits, contributing to a cycle of self-doubt. It's time to break free and embrace a joyful, ambitious mindset, transforming your mental landscape into one of empowerment.
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Manage chronic stress to improve your brain's ability to process new information.
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Cognitive Rigidity Blocks Learning
Perfectionistic brains resist new information due to cognitive rigidity.
They ignore evidence contradicting previous predictions, repeating unhelpful patterns.
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Face uncomfortable experiences to develop adaptability.
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"Part of the reason I stay super busy is bc if I stop to rest l'll ruminate. And if I ruminate, I start spiraling. And if I spiraling I'm like a nosediving plane" Sound familiar? Discover the ANSWER to WHY you get stuck in your most annoying perfectionist tendencies, like ruminating, catastrophizing, overthinking every small mistake etc.
Plus the 6 reasons your perfectionist brain holds on to outdated habits, how chronic stress impacts your brain’s ability to change, the role of back and white thinking in reinforcing unhelpful neural pathways, why past experiences trick your brain into seeing danger everywhere and how to stop your worries from becoming self-fulfilling prophecies.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00–How to finally take charge of ruminating 02:16–Missed the last episode? Here’s a quick recap 04:06–What happens when your brain gets it wrong 06:09–Why perfectionist brains resists learning from mistakes 07:40–6 sneaky reasons your brain ignores new info 08:23–How chronic stress keeps your brain stuck 10:20–Why your brain clings to old patterns 11:42–The hidden reason you avoid discomfort 12:51–When your brain blows things out of proportion 13:49–How black-and-white thinking is like wearing blinders 15:19–Why past experiences warp your reactions 19:34–How to update your brain so you can get unstuck 21:09–One small shift to start seeing change today The first step in rewiring
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