If you’ve been stuck thinking some version of “I’m so overwhelmed” on repeat, this episode is for you. I’m sharing a simple 6‑question framework that helps you stop arguing with the thought and start getting strategic about it. We’ll look at what the thought is costing you, what it might be doing for you (yes, really), and how to decide whether you need a circumstance change, a mindset change, or both. It’s practical, a little confronting, and surprisingly clarifying.

What You’ll Learn:

• The 6 questions that break a “frequent flyer thought” loop
• How to spot the hidden payoff that keeps a thought pattern alive
• Cost/benefit of the thought vs. cost/benefit of the situation (and why both matter)
• The difference between changing your schedule and changing your thinking
• How to use “cost of change vs. cost of staying the same” to create momentum

If you liked this episode, be sure to check out:
🎙️ Ep. 153: The Thought Loop That’s Running Your Life (and you don’t even notice it)

🎙️ Ep. 162: How to Stop Recurring Negative Thoughts From Running Your Life

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