138 - How to Stop Spiraling After a Mistake: A 3-Step Strategy to Calm Down Fast
Have you ever made a small mistake—sent the wrong email, misspoke in a meeting, said something mildly awkward—and then found yourself replaying it over and over in your head long after it was already resolved?
If so, you’re not overreacting. You’re experiencing a very normal nervous system response.
In this episode of Burnout-Free Me, Dr. Amy Grimm explains why your brain fixates on mistakes, why “just letting it go” doesn’t work, and what’s actually happening in your body when anxiety takes over. You’ll learn how your threat response gets activated by perceived risks to your competence…
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