Why You're Not Happy (Overthinking, Burnout, and Mental Overload)

Why You're Not Happy (Overthinking, Burnout, and Mental Overload)

If you've ever thought, "If I'm so smart…why can't I figure out how to be happy?" then I have good news.

I know the answer!

The problem isn't that you're not thinking enough.
It's that you're trying to think your way out of problems that aren't thinking problems.

In this episode, I break down why overthinking keeps high performers stuck in burnout, overwhelm, and frustration—and why the solution is much simpler (and harder to trust) than your brain wants it to be.

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