You can spend years thinking about the life you want… but at some point, thinking has to turn into doing. Episode 350 of LTAMH is about how to do that. It’s out now, see below for more details. Plus, read on for a reminder of how to stop overthinking things so much. So, let’s talk!
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Episode 350: How to actually create the life you want
How do you actually create the life you want? Why do so many of us stay stuck in the same patterns, waiting to feel ready and telling ourselves “someday,” or quietly turning research and reflection into a substitute for real action?
In Episode 350 of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I explain how to start achieving goals and creating the life you want. We’ll discuss why simply visualising your future can work against you, and I share the handful of simple and practical shifts you can make that will close the gap between knowing and doing; the kind that make starting feel manageable instead of overwhelming, and that hold up even when finding motivation feels difficult. I also touch on how comparing yourself to others and their timelines can quietly pull you off course, and why keeping small promises to yourself is what actually rebuilds trust in your own follow-through.
If you’ve been feeling stuck in the same patterns and wondering how to take action in your life without waiting for the ‘right’ moment, this one’s for you. And if you’re still working out what you genuinely want first, Episode 349 is the natural place to start.
👉 Ready to stop waiting and actually start building the life you want? Then let’s talk!
💡 TL;DR: Your life won’t change on its own, and waiting for it to change doesn’t work, so this episode shows you how to stop overthinking things and actually start creating the life you want. 🙂
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Tip of the Week:
And something that often gets in the way of creating the future we want is overthinking things… so here’s a tip from my archives, specifically Episode 236 about how to stop overthinking so much:
Stop trying to control what you cannot control
“Sometimes, overthinking is driven by a need to control everything… but it’s just not realistic, because you can’t control everything. Learning to let go helps because it allows you to accept that some things are beyond your control.”
If you’d like a refresher on how to stop overthinking so much, go and check out Episode 236. And if you’d like a ‘tougher love’ version of my advice, here it is:
Have a great week! 😃
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