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Podcast Ep 25 Why we talk ourselves out of things
We’ve all done it....we know we should do something, but somehow we talk ourselves out of it.
In this episode, we explore how our internal dialogue shapes our decisions and why emotion often overrides logic.
From simple examples like avoiding exercise to deeper challenges like fear, discomfort, and difficult conversations, we unpack how we justify not doing what we know is good for us.
We also explore how our brains prioritise immediate comfort over long-term benefit, and how bias plays a role in our thinking.
This conversation highlights the importance of awareness and learning to challenge…
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