Are you constantly overthinking or replaying conversations in your mind? Discover how perfectionistic traits like rigidity and over-preparing signal a misfiring brain. The discussion dives into the neuroscience of overthinking and how catastrophizing can lead to chronic stress. You'll learn about neuroplasticity and effective strategies to rewire your thought patterns, ultimately helping you transition from black-and-white thinking to a more balanced perspective. It's time to feel aligned on the inside with how you appear on the outside!
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Perfectionist Brain Predicts Constantly
The perfectionist brain uniquely imagines possibilities and predicts outcomes continuously to operate efficiently.
It prepares actions by running predictive models rather than reacting to sensory data after the fact.
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Perfectionist Brain Predictive Bias
Perfectionist brains often predict bad outcomes even when the situation is positive, causing misinterpretations.
This can lead to seeing threats or problems where none exist, skewing reality.
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Perfectionist Catastrophizing Misfires
Perfectionists believe ruminating and catastrophizing will solve problems before they occur.
However, this leads to invented fears and distress over scenarios that may never happen.
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Constantly overthinking? Still ruminating over that convo with your boss? You're not alone. Uncover how perfectionistic tendencies like being super rigid, people pleasing, over-preparing, excessively worrying — are actually signs your perfectionistic brain is misfiring. Plus, learn the neuroscience-backed solution to take charge of your perfectionist tendencies + start feeling better.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00-What Makes Perfectionistic Brains Unique 04:02-How Perfectionist Tendencies Operate 07:32-Neuroscience Behind Overthinking 09:25-Catastrophizing Your Way to Chronic Stress 10:37-Ruminating + Other Perfectionist Tendencies 11:58-Neuroplasticy to rewire the brain 14:03-What Gets In The Way of Rewiring 15:59-Black + White Thinking
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