How I Work The two questions that can stop overthinking in its tracks with Lael Stone
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Sep 3, 2025 
Lael Stone, an educator and author of 'Own Your Story,' dives into the art of combating overthinking and self-doubt. She shares two pivotal questions that shift perspective: 'What am I making this mean?' and 'What do I want this to look like?' Lael explains how childhood imprints influence our beliefs about work and relationships, and emphasizes the importance of setting healthy boundaries as an act of self-love. Her insights empower listeners to find joy in creativity and navigate life's challenges with clarity.
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Two Questions To Stop Overthinking
- Ask "What am I making this mean?" to interrupt reactive spirals and identify the story your mind is telling.
- Then ask "What do I want this to look like?" to open possibilities and set an intention for how you want to feel and act.
Late Partner Texts Trigger Old Stories
- Lael describes waiting for a partner to come home and imagining negative meanings like lack of respect or love when messages go unanswered.
- She uses that moment to practise the question "What am I making this mean?" and pause the story loop.
Intention-As-A-Practice
- Use "What do I want this to look like?" deliberately to imagine a preferred outcome and remove self-imposed limits.
- Turn small everyday tasks into experiments of intention to build evidence you can change outcomes.
