Episode #175 - Unproductive Thinking vs. Productive Thinking

One of the questions I hear most from Sixes is:  "How do I know if I'm thinking something through... or just overthinking?" It's a great question. Because as Sixes, our minds are incredibly capable. We anticipate problems, make contingency plans, and often see things others miss. Those are real strengths. But those same strengths can quietly shift into rumination, endless doubt, and anxiety that keeps us stuck. In this episode, I answer a listener question about leadership, decision-making, and the challenge of knowing when thinking is actually helping. We explore: Why overthinking sometimes does contribute to success—and when it doesn't The difference between productive and unproductive thinking Why certainty is never actually available (even though Sixes desperately want it) How discomfort is part of making decisions and building self-trust The questions productive thinking asks—and the ones anxiety keeps repeating Why productive thinking leads to clarity, while unproductive thinking leads to chaos This episode isn't about thinking less. It's about learning to recognize when your mind is helping you... and when it's simply serving fear. A question to take with you: Is my thinking moving me toward clarity… or just keeping me busy? Helpful Links: Sign up for my FREE Series on Confidence or Self Loyalty email series! You can find me on Instagram HERE You can contact me HERE if you have questions or want to chat more about Life Coaching