Is Worry Holding You Back?

21 Oct 2025 • 17 min • EN
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Worry can be motivating. It can be a driving force that spurs you into motion but then worry can also bring you to a sudden and grinding halt. In this episode, I talk about what happens when worry tips from useful to paralysing, and how I’ve been learning to worry less and act more. I explore:How worry often disguises itself as diligenceWhy even small tasks can feel heavy when your mind is busyThe moment motivation turns into paralysisAnd what it means to move with the worry instead of waiting for it to go away A calm, honest reflection on overthinking, stillness, and quiet courage. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or read more on Substack: https://emmaguns.substack.com/ Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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