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Brain Food Wednesday: Get Out of Your Head and Act Now
Dear Reader,
In this week’s newsletter, the 135th issue, I’m writing about getting out of your head and taking action. I have a tendency to overthink things. I’ve mentioned this several times, and I’ve been working on my mindset. For six weeks, I took part in the Positive Intelligence course. The learning doesn’t stop. I still have to do the exercises I learned in the course.
It doesn’t matter how successful you are. There are days when you’ll be too much in your head, so you need strategies to help you get out. The strategies are the actions to take. I’ve started working on the Silva Mind Method, though my class officially starts on August 16th.
Below, you’ll find the article I wrote, and I hope you find it helpful.
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Get Out of Your Head and Act Now
Introduction: the benefits of getting out of your head and into action
To be successful, you can’t let your thoughts control you. Take action and get out of your head. This is something that we are told repeatedly, but what does it really mean? It means that you can’t spend all your time planning and dreaming. Do something, even if it’s taking a small step. So often, people get stuck in their heads, thinking of all the ways things could go wrong or all the different ways they could fail.
You can’t worry about what might happen or what could go wrong. Focus on the present and what you can do to achieve your goals. I’ve heard it said that 92 percent of the things you worry about never happen.
We all have moments where we overthink a situation, or let our mind get the best of us. This can lead to inaction and missed opportunities. Most opportunities have a window, and if you don’t act within that window of opportunity, you miss out. To overcome this, you need to get out of our head and act. You can do this by taking action even when you don’t feel ready, and by not letting your thoughts control your life. By taking these steps, you can live a more fulfilling life and achieve your goals.
There are countless reasons to get out of your head and into action, but here are just a few:
- If you’re constantly overthinking things, you’ll never take the risks to succeed. Action creates opportunities, while overthinking destroys them.
- Inaction breeds anxiety and doubt, while action breeds confidence and certainty.
- When you act, you learn and grow. You figure out what works and what doesn’t, which makes you wiser and better-equipped for the future.
- The more action you take, the more momentum you create. And with momentum comes success.
And don’t compare yourself to others or focus on the past. When we’re stuck in the past, it’s hard to see ourselves clearly.
How to get out of your head
Have you ever been in the middle of a project and suddenly realized you have no idea what you’re doing? Or maybe you’ve been struggling with a problem for hours, but can’t seem to find a solution. In moments like these, it can feel like your mind is working against you. You may feel like you’re stuck in your head, unable to get out. But don’t worry, there are ways to get out of your head and back into the real world. Break your project into manageable tasks and take it from there, so you don’t become overwhelmed.
Overcoming fear and anxiety
Fear and anxiety are feelings everyone experiences in their lives. For some, these feelings can paralyze and interfere with daily activities. However, there are ways to overcome fear and anxiety. One way is to understand what triggers these feelings and then develop strategies to deal with them. Another way is to practice self-compassion and acceptance. You can manage fear and anxiety by accepting that they are a normal part of life and by not letting them control your life.
Tips for taking action
In taking action, there are a few things that can help make the process smoother. Here are a few tips:
1. Make a plan. Knowing what you want to accomplish and how you’re going to do it makes taking action easier. Break your goal down into smaller steps, so you can take one step at a time and make progress.
2. Start small. If your goal seems daunting, start by taking small steps towards it. Taking action doesn’t have to mean doing everything at once.
3. Keep motivated. It’s tough to stay motivated when taking action, especially if things don’t go as planned or if you’re struggling with temptation. Stay inspired and focused on your goal, whether it’s setting deadlines, writing your goals or sharing them with others, or finding a support group.
4. Take action! Start small, keep motivated and make progress towards your goal.
The benefits of taking action
In our fast-paced society, many people are looking for ways to simplify their lives. One way to do this is by taking action. Taking action means deciding and then taking the steps necessary to achieve your goal. When you act, you become proactive rather than reactive. This can be a powerful way to live your life and can lead to many benefits.
One benefit of taking action is that it allows you to have more control over your life. You aren’t at the mercy of others or outside circumstances. You create your own reality when you act. This can be a very empowering feeling.
Another benefit of taking action is that it allows you to achieve your goals more quickly. For example, say you want to lose weight. You can act by making lifestyle changes, such as going to the gym or going for walks in nature. And part of this lifestyle change could be to eat differently. If you have goals that are important to you, it’s important that you take steps to achieve them.
Conclusion: how to make getting out of your head a habit
It’s easy to get lost in your head. Thoughts can swirl around and around, making it tough to focus on anything else. And when you’re stuck in your head, it’s tough to be productive or happy. But there are ways to make getting out of your head a habit. One way is to keep a thought journal. When you catch yourself lost in your thoughts, take a few minutes to write what you were thinking about. This can help you see the patterns in your thoughts, and it can also help you let go of them.
Another way to get out of your head is to practice mindfulness. This means paying attention to the present moment without judging it. When you’re mindfully living in the present, it’s much harder for thoughts to take over.
You can’t make progress if you are always thinking about what you should do. You need to just do it! Take some time today to reflect on what you want to achieve and then take the steps to make it happen. Don’t wait for the perfect moment because that moment may never come. Stop overthinking things and just go for it. If you have an idea, go for it. And if you don’t know what to do next, start by doing something, anything. The most important thing is to get started.
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Until Next Week,
Avil Beckford, Founder, The Invisible Mentor & Host, The One Problem Podcast