Episode 30: How to Get Out of Your Head
On this week’s episode of In Time, Peter and Robyne tackle perhaps the greatest question for any overthinker, “how do I get out of my own head?” in sharing proven techniques to help even the busiest of minds find some calm in any situation. Plus, they explore how ‘coping ahead of time’ when wanting to discuss a sensitive topic with a loved one can be a huge asset to your communication.
Today’s surprise question:
What is a memory/story/moment that you associate with seeing a rainbow?
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Show Notes
We cover many topics in this episode, including:
- For people who overthink, it can be helpful to have a place where you can go to turn off all that mental chatter and just be
- Sometimes that place you go to do nothing and be with yourself can also be a trigger for anxiety because you’re not used to having nothing to distract you from your thoughts
- One way to get out of your head is to get into your body - change your perspective - if you’ve been sitting all day try standing (and vice versa), if you’ve been inside, go outside (and vice versa)
- Another way to get out of your head is to calmly ask yourself, ‘What is the most important thing you want me to know right now?’, or, ‘What is it I need to hear?’, or ‘What do I wish someone would tell me right now in this moment?’, and then answer yourself in the most comforting way you can
- When we really need certain things, some of us have a tendency to ask in all the wrong ways, or ways that send mixed messages
- The concept of ‘coping ahead of time’ can help in relationships by pinpointing topics that trigger arguments, and preparing rational solutions to those triggers for you to remember in the moment when they come up, so you don’t fly off the handle
- Bringing up an important issue with someone when they are not ready for it will not bring you the results you want - wait for the right moment, ask if they are ready to talk, and proceed with compassion
With a lot of overthinking or when you’re navigating a lot of different ideas, even being with yourself in stillness, sometimes you need a little vacation from yourself. – Robyne
Additional Resources:
- Rising Strong by Brené Brown
Credits:
Hosted by Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe and Peter Katz
Produced by Trevor Campbell
Edited by Sean Ban Beaton
Theme song by Peter Katz
Podcast cover art by Trevor Campbell
Show logistics by Erin Marshall and Jenna Green
Connect:
Connect with Peter Peterkatz.com | Peterkatzspeaks.com
Connect with Robyne Drrobyne.ca
Follow Peter and Robyne on social media:
Peter Katz: Facebook: @peterkatzmusic | Instagram: @peterkatzmusic
Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe: Instagram: @dr_robynehd | Twitter: @dr_robynehd
*The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional if you require assistance.
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