289 // Am I Analyzing Myself (And Others) Too Much?
The Mindful Kind
Rachael Kable
4.6 • 636 Ratings
🗓️ 15 July 2021
⏱️ 12 minutes
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Summary
Hello and welcome to episode 289 of The Mindful Kind podcast.
One of my listeners recently asked me a great question - am I analysing myself too much?
In this episode, you'll discover some of the signs that you might be analysing yourself (and others) too much. Plus, you'll hear four strategies to help you stop over-analysing, including:
- How to take "The Gentle Approach" when it comes to personal development
- Using stress as a signal to slow down
- Focusing on yourself more than you focus on other people
- Prioritising fun!
Don't forget to tune in to these episodes of The Mindful Kind: 281 (Stop fixing other people's problems so much) and 288 (A surprising stress management technique).
Head over to www.rachaelkable.com/podcast/289 to grab your copy of A 5-Step Guide To A Happier, More Mindful Life.
Thank you so much for listening and I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind.
Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Hello and welcome to the Mindfulkind podcast. |
| 0:06.4 | I'm your host, Rachel Cable, author of the Mindfulkind book, Mindfulness Teacher and blogger at |
| 0:12.0 | Rachelcable.com. |
| 0:13.8 | Each week this podcast will bring meaningful tips, tools and strategies so you can manage stress |
| 0:19.2 | and live more mindfully in the modern world. |
| 0:24.5 | Hello and welcome to episode 289 of the Mindful Kind podcast. |
| 0:30.4 | I recently received a really thoughtful message from Ainsley on Instagram. |
| 0:35.9 | She explained that she's been listening to my podcast for a few months |
| 0:39.0 | and she's been making some positive and meaningful changes in her life. However, she's also noticed |
| 0:45.4 | that she's been analysing herself a lot lately and also analysing other people. And even though |
| 0:52.1 | self-reflection can be helpful and does give us opportunities to grow, |
| 0:56.6 | I do understand how too much of it can actually cause stress or anxiety, less enjoyment, |
| 1:03.0 | disconnection from the present moment, and potentially feelings of guilt or shame. And when I read |
| 1:09.7 | Ainsley's super insightful message, I realized something else. |
| 1:14.1 | It can be easy to fall into the habit of over-analysing yourself and other people, and it |
| 1:20.2 | might also be tempting to make a whole lot of changes all at once. And, you know, maybe podcasts like mine are partly to blame. I often hear from |
| 1:30.8 | wonderful new listeners who've binge listened to more than 250 episodes in just a month or two. |
| 1:37.8 | And I love the enthusiasm. I love that my podcast has resonated so deeply, but I'd also love to offer a reminder that I've |
| 1:46.5 | been creating these episodes for almost six years now. |
| 1:51.0 | A lot of the tips and techniques and ideas I've shared on this podcast I've implemented |
| 1:56.5 | into my own life over that entire time, not just a week or a month or even a year, but six |
| 2:04.2 | years. And it's the same with any other podcast you listen to about mental health or goal-setting |
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