You know that moment when you’re standing in the kitchen, staring at two different snacks, and you can’t decide? It’s not really about the snack. It’s the mental spiral running the show—a perfect example of why overthinking in midlife keeps you stuck.
In midlife, overthinking becomes the default. You’re juggling shifting roles, changing bodies, and trying to keep up with everything that used to feel automatic. But now? Every decision feels heavier. You’re constantly planning, researching, second-guessing… and feeling more stuck than ever.
Why Overthinking Keeps You Stuck in Midlife
In episode 239, “Why Overthinking Keeps You Stuck in Midlife,” we explore how mental clutter, perfectionism, and people-pleasing can quietly drain your confidence and energy and how what feels like “playing it safe” is actually keeping you from moving forward.
You’ll hear relatable stories—including one about a client who spent so much time creating the perfect workout plan… she never actually worked out.
She had the schedule, the gear, and the intention, but every time she tried to start, she second-guessed something.
Was it the right routine for her age? Was she doing enough? Should she wait until Monday?
She wasn’t lazy—she was exhausted from trying to get it “just right.”
And that’s why overthinking in midlife keeps you stuck. It’s not that you don’t know what to do.
It’s that you’ve learned to doubt yourself at every turn—so you stay in your head, not in motion.
In this episode, we’ll talk about why more effort isn’t what’s missing— And why what you genuinely need is clarity, movement, and self-trust.
Because getting unstuck doesn’t come from doing more, it comes from believing you’re allowed to begin, even if it’s messy.
We talk about:
How overthinking in midlife often disguises itself as “being responsible
The real cost of decision fatigue (spoiler: it’s more than mental exhaustion)
What it looks like to take messy, empowered action—even if it’s not perfect
If you’re tired of living in your head and ready to reconnect with yourself…
Take the next step:
📘 Get on the waitlist for my new book: Pursue Your Spark – Your Guide to Escaping Midlife Traps, Reclaiming Confidence, and Living Fully
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