Ever catch yourself in a full-blown mental spiral?
It starts small—maybe a client ghosts you, a post doesn’t perform well, or someone unsubscribes from your list.
No big deal, right?
But then your brain goes:
👉 What if I’m not cut out for this?
👉 What if my business never takes off?
👉 What if I have to crawl back to my 9-5 and admit I failed?
And before you know it, you’re three Google searches away from “best cities to live in a van down by the river.” 🚐💨
The Truth About Spiraling
Here’s what I’ve learned: Most of the time, the thing you’re panicking about isn’t actually the problem.
- The client didn’t ghost you because your business sucks.
- The post didn’t flop because you’re terrible at marketing.
- The unsubscribe didn’t happen because you’re doomed.
You’re just overanalyzing one small thing and turning it into a full-scale existential crisis. (Been there, done that.)
What to Do Instead
Next time you feel yourself spiraling, ask:
1️⃣ What’s the actual problem? (Not the one my brain is making up.)
2️⃣ What can I control right now? (Spoiler: You can’t control other people. But you can control your next move.)
3️⃣ What’s one small action I can take to move forward?
Because spiraling won’t fix the problem—but action will.
Your Challenge:
If you feel stuck in a loop of overthinking, do one thing today that moves you forward.
Not something big. Not something overwhelming. Just one small, productive action.
Then watch how quickly that spiral turns into momentum.
P.S. If you’re tired of second-guessing yourself and need a community that keeps you grounded, that’s exactly why I created The Extraordinary Entrepreneur Community.
No spiraling. No overthinking. Just real support and real action. Join us. 👉 https://mistykortes.com/community/