Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Overthinking keeps us stuck in loops of indecision. But what if you could break the cycle with a simple framework?
Next time you’re caught in overthinking, try this:
- Set a five-minute timer and write down everything you’re thinking.
Circle the three most important factors.
- On a fresh page, write only those three factors—nothing else.
- Based on just those three, what would you choose?
- Commit to one small action in the next day or two.
In the March 17th episode of Being Well, Dr. Rick Hanson and I explore how we can stop overthinking and break the self-awareness trap. You can watch the episode here: youtube.com/watch?v=ksKIJu7kcYw
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Who Am I: I'm Forrest, the co-author of Resilient (amzn.to/3iXLerD) and host of the Being Well Podcast (apple.co/38ufGG0). I'm making videos focused on simplifying psychology, mental health, and personal growth.
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Overthinking keeps us stuck in loops of indecision. But what if you could break the cycle with a simple framework?
Next time you’re caught in overthinking, try this:
- Set a five-minute timer and write down everything you’re thinking.
Circle the three most important factors.
- On a fresh page, write only those three factors—nothing else.
- Based on just those three, what would you choose?
- Commit to one small action in the next day or two.
In the March 17th episode of Being Well, Dr. Rick Hanson and I explore how we can stop overthinking and break the self-awareness trap. You can watch the episode here: youtube.com/watch?v=ksKIJu7kcYw
Subscribe to Being Well on:
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/being-well-with-dr-rick-hanson/id1120885936
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5d87ZU1XY0fpdYNSEwXLVQ
Who Am I: I'm Forrest, the co-author of Resilient (amzn.to/3iXLerD) and host of the Being Well Podcast (apple.co/38ufGG0). I'm making videos focused on simplifying psychology, mental health, and personal growth.
Subscribe to Rick on YouTube: youtube.com/@RickHanson?sub_confirmation=1
Get Rick's Free Newsletters: rickhanson.com/writings/newsletters-from-dr-rick-hanson
Follow Rick Here:
🌍 rickhanson.com
📸 instagram.com/rickhansonphd
I'm not a clinician, and what I say on this channel should not be taken as medical advice.
You can follow me here:
🎤 apple.co/38ufGG0
🌍 forresthanson.com
📸 instagram.com/f.hanson
