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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

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