Stuck in Overthinking? The Six Phrases That Bring You Back to Awareness, with Steve Barton | #640 episode artwork

EPISODE · Sep 14, 2026 · 34 MIN

Stuck in Overthinking? The Six Phrases That Bring You Back to Awareness, with Steve Barton | #640

from Personal Development Mastery: Mindset and Growth for Midlife Professionals · host Agi Keramidas

What if the thing you've spent your whole career chasing was never going to give you peace of mind?Steve Barton built his floral business to two million dollars in revenue. He had the numbers, the outcome, everything that was supposed to add up to a good life. And still, something was missing.That gap is where this conversation begins. Steve shares how he moved from a life run by constant thinking into a life shaped by awareness and presence, and what changed for him as a result.We talk about why so many of us have been conditioned to think our way through everything, and what becomes possible when we learn, even briefly, to quiet that noise.In this episode, you'll discover:The six simple phrases Steve uses to quiet the mind and return to present-moment awarenessA practical visualisation for acknowledging painful thoughts and memories, then genuinely letting them goWhy releasing the need for constant control can open the door to more ease, intuition, and clarity in daily lifeThis is one of those conversations that's easy to understand intellectually and harder, but far more valuable, to actually practise. Steve calls it the Game of Ten. I'd encourage you to play it with him.Press play, and see how much noise you can quiet today.˚MEMORABLE QUOTE:“Would you rather think or would you rather know?”˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Steve's website: https://www.stevebartoncoaching.com/˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚🎙️ Want to be a guest on Personal Development Mastery?Message Agi on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/personaldevelopmentmastery˚Personal development podcast for midlife professionals, offering actionable insights for personal growth, mindset tips, self mastery and purposeful living.˚Send us a textSupport the showSubscribe to our weekly email: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/email---A personal development podcast for midlife professionals, offering mindset tips and practical tools for personal growth, self mastery, personal mastery, and purposeful living. Discover psychology tips for emotional intelligence and growth mindset, including overcoming impostor syndrome and building self mastery.Personal Development Mastery features personal development interviews and solo episodes empowering professionals, entrepreneurs, and seekers to cultivate self mastery and create a meaningful, fulfilling life aligned with who they truly are.To support the show, click here.

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What if the thing you've spent your whole career chasing was never going to give you peace of mind? Steve Barton built his floral business to two million dollars in revenue. He had the numbers, the outcome, everything that was supposed to add up to a good life. And still, something was missing. That gap is where this conversation begins. Steve shares how he moved from a life run by constant thinking into a life shaped by awareness and presence, and what changed for him as a result. We t...

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