Are you overthinking? Try These 10 Antidotes to feel better …

If you are an Olympic over-thinker, this episode is for you. Give me 19 minutes and I will help you overthink less.These are 10 antidotes that have helped me as someone whose brain can spiral, analyse, catastrophise, and create five parallel universes before breakfast. In this episode, I share the exact exercises I come back to when I am spiralling, procrastinating, doubting myself, replaying conversations, or creating worst-case scenarios that have not even happened.In this episode, I talk about: The worst case vs best case scenario exercise (and why setting a literal timer changes everything)The limiting belief reframe that exposes the story under the spiralWhy your environment is a cue for your thoughts and how to interrupt the patternSomatic regulation tools like EFT tapping, breathwork and movementWhy doing the one thing you are procrastinating on calms your nervous system instantlyvoice-noting or journalling before sharing with others (yes, I have a 57 minute voice note on my phone)Why getting out of your head and into your body is non-negotiableHow to build a “portfolio of proof” when imposter syndrome hitsWhy almost no decision is irreversibleThe 51 percent rule for making aligned decisions without perfect certaintyTimestamps:00:02:00 - 1: entertain your overthinking00:03:00 - radical optimism 00:05:00 - 2: reframing limiting beliefs 00:06:00 - 3: write things down00:07:00 - 4: the 51% rule00:07:30 - 5: no decision is irreversible 00:08:30 - 6: collect data on yourself 00:09:20 - 7: don’t rush00:10:40 - 8: leave your environment00:12:10 - 9:  anxiety is physiological 00:13:30 - 10: create a procrastination list00:18:30 - 11: acting is not completingBreathwork episode mentioned : https://youtu.be/RHavhtLMC7c?si=RQwvrxKNprYSKFrvIf this helped you even a little bit, send it to a friend who lives in her head too.BUILD YOUR BOLDEST + BOSSIEST LIFE/ CAREERBossy Behind the Scenes: Essays, reflections, resources and all the behind-the-scenes of building a bold, bossy life.⁠https://substack.com/@bossybehindthescenes⁠WORK WITH MECreator/Founder Office Hours: Bring me your ideas, questions or whatever you’re stuck on, and we’ll turn it into a plan.⁠https://calendly.com/maahika/mentoring?back=1⁠Founders + brands: Work with me on storytelling, personal branding, content and strategy through Empower Sounds Media.Book a Strategy Session : ⁠https://calendly.com/maahika/branding-strategy-session?back=1&month=2026-07⁠Book a discovery call : ⁠https://calendly.com/maahika/discovery-call?back=1⁠Join the next personal branding sprint : ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNPFNgdt02CyvYsb6n9i8kmvEJRxQDmTwOVusTxII_tMoJ7Q/viewform?usp=header⁠Follow The Podcast/ Connect With MePodcast Instagram: @reclaimingbossyPodcast TikTok: @reclaimingbossyMy Instagram: @maahika.sMy TikTok: @maahika.sCollaborations + enquiries: [email protected]