The One You Feed How to Overcome Overthinking with Jon Acuff
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Apr 5, 2024 
Jon Acuff, a New York Times bestselling author and leadership speaker, discusses practical strategies to overcome overthinking. He emphasizes transforming negative thoughts into positive expectations and highlights the relationship between action and indecision. Acuff shares insights on the impact of isolation on mental health and the importance of setting achievable goals. He advocates for developing positive thinking habits and integrating physical activities into daily life to promote resilience and mental clarity, encouraging listeners to celebrate small victories.
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Intentional Growth
- You don't become who you want to be accidentally; personal choices shape you.
- Consistent choices reinforce the person you are trying to become.
Action vs. Inaction
- Action eliminates overthinking, while inaction breeds it.
- Even simple actions like walking can clear your head and help overcome mental blocks.
Minimize Decisions
- Decide as few times as possible to reduce opportunities for overthinking.
- Make decisions in advance to limit the influence of overthinking in the moment.
