#157: The Overthinker's Guide to Not Over-Planning

What happens when a former anxious overthinker goes to London with no plan?

This week, I’m walking you through the real-life experiment I ran last month: a 4-day solo trip to London with one plan (see the Harry Potter show) and zero itinerary. My goal? To enjoy myself without burning brain energy on constant second-guessing or planning every minute of the day.

In this episode, I’m sharing the decision-making strategies I used before, during, and after the trip to:

  • Avoid regret

  • Reduce friction

  • Feel present

  • Make quick, clear choices (even when I wasn’t sure what I wanted)

But this isn’t just for travel: If you’re someone who struggles with overthinking daily decisions or wants to stop wasting mental energy on what-if spirals, this episode will help you rethink how you make choices — and how to support yourself better while doing it.

We talk about:

  • Why clarifying your intentions before any big decision helps everything feel easier

  • How to set parameters and use "decisions in advance" to avoid getting stuck

  • What happens when you affirm your choices once you make them

  • What to do when you genuinely don’t know what you want

  • How to limit your options in a way that actually feels freeing

Cheerio!

 

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