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Breaking the Self-Awareness Trap: How to Stop Overthinking | Being Well

Self-awareness is a good thing…right? In this episode, ‪@RickHanson‬ and I explore how we can stop overthinking and break the self-awareness trap: when knowing ourselves becomes an obstacle to change. We discuss the difference between reflection and rumination, the pitfalls of being "an expert on yourself," and why overthinking is often an avoidance mechanism disguised as problem-solving. Rick shares practical strategies for managing attention, setting boundaries around decisions, and cultivating an experimental mindset. Key Topics: 0:00 Introduction 1:35 When self-awareness gets in the way 8:10 Rumination vs. reflection 13:25 Developing passion for the ‘useful truth’, and obsession 16:50 Beginner’s mind and self-concept 24:35 Four steps to a 90/10 approach to overthinking 31:15 Seeing what’s liberating, naming what’s important, seeing your full self 34:30 Managing your attention, and self-trust 41:30 Thinking vs. taking useful action 49:25 Letting yourself experiment 52:55 Self-acceptance, and having a spirit of openness 57:05 Avoiding the unknown 59:30 Recap Subscribe to Being Well on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5d87ZU1... Who Am I: I'm Forrest, the co-author of Resilient (https://amzn.to/3iXLerD) and host of the Being Well Podcast (https://apple.co/38ufGG0). I'm making videos focused on simplifying psychology, mental health, and personal growth. Subscribe to Rick on YouTube:    / @rickhanson   Get Rick's Free Newsletters: https://rickhanson.com/writings/newsl... Follow Rick Here: 🌍 https://rickhanson.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: 🎤 https://apple.co/38ufGG0 🌍 https://www.forresthanson.com 📸   / f.hanson