Don’t overthink things, it could be holding you back!

We’ve all done it at some time or another, probably more often than we would like to admit - I’m talking about overthinking things! It could be that we are afraid of making the wrong decisions that could end up being catastrophic for us personally and for our businesses; or that we are afraid of being seen as a failure if we choose the wrong path; or that there are just so many things to think about, we are overwhelmed and simply end up not making any decisions at all. The bottom line is that if we continually overthink everything, we end up getting analysis paralysis and it holds us back, in life and in business. So how do we start living in the moment and trusting our gut instincts more? Well, it starts by accepting that life is unpredictable, and occasionally it will throw you a proverbial curve ball or lemon - it’s not perfect but that’s okay, accept the uncertainty and don’t let it stop you from making decisions. Secondly, you can’t predict the future, so stop trying. Go a little more with the flow as it happens, control what you can today, and stop thinking too much about what could happen in the future. Finally, keep moving forward - take opportunities that present themselves, take chances, explore new things, get out of your comfort zone, and say yes more often!