Getting unstuck: my personal process for interrupting the spiral

13/03/2024 10 min
Getting unstuck: my personal process for interrupting the spiral

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Episode Synopsis

Have you ever felt stuck or overwhelmed with "buts" when trying to start something new? In this Short, Adam shares his personal experience of getting trapped in spiraling thoughts that prevented him from launching his podcast and making progress on other goals. He outlines a 7-step process he uses to break free from analysis paralysis and perfectionism:Key Topics:Recognizing the thoughts and patterns that lead to inaction ("buts", "shoulds", overcomplicating)Raising mental awareness of those thought loopsTuning into the physical sensations in your bodyNaming what's happening without judgmentPausing to create a pattern interruptGetting curious about the fears and limiting beliefs driving the spiralReconnecting to your deeper "why" and what truly mattersTaking empowered action aligned with your prioritiesAdam shares how simply hearing a song at the right time allowed him to give himself permission just to start and figure it out, rather than get bogged down in putting out a "perfect" launch.He emphasizes that while simple, this process takes practice. But by building the muscle, you can spend more time moving forward on what you care about, rather than stuck in paralysis. Adam's insights provide a practical framework for overcoming crippling overthinking.Never miss and episode, plus get access to deeper dives and a behind-the-scenes view of The Adam Experiment.Newsletter: www.adamexperiment.com