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Stuck in a Negative Thought-Loop? Here’s How to Get Out of the Funk

Let’s be real—sometimes life feels like a never-ending WTH episode. One thing after another. You’re doing your best to stay grounded, but inside, you’re thinking, “When is this going to end?”

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. I’ve been there. Many times.

When we’re overwhelmed or stuck in an anxious thought-loop, it’s usually because we’re operating in survival mode—that fight-or-flight state where the nervous system is on high alert and everything feels like a threat.

Here’s the thing- when we’re in that state, we can’t access our full creative capacity. We can’t problem-solve clearly, and we definitely can’t tap into our intuition. The body is too busy trying to keep us safe.

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