What Happens When We Overplan

“Develop your capacity to navigate the uncertainty, the unplanned, because the uncertainty and the unplanned is going to happen whether you like it or not.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession explores the pitfalls of overplanning and the illusion of control that keeps us in a constant state of stress. She shares her personal journey from being a chronic overplanner to embracing adaptability, and explains how our nervous systems, cultural expectations, and even our beliefs can keep us stuck in cycles of anxiety and exhaustion. Rebecca offers practical wisdom from neuroscience, business, and faith to help listeners build confidence in navigating uncertainty and reclaim joy in both work and life. In this episode, you’ll learn:Why overplanning drains your energy and limits your creativityHow to train your brain and nervous system to handle uncertainty in real timePractical questions and mindset shifts to help you trust yourself (and the process) more, while letting go of the need for total control Things to listen for: (00:00) Intro (01:20) The problem with overplanning (03:57) The neuroscience of overplanning (05:51) Training yourself to handle uncertainty (07:24) How overplanning impacts business and personal life (09:06) A Biblical perspective on planning (10:11) Preparing in a reasonable way (11:56) Questions to ask when you’re planning Connect with Rebecca: https://www.rebeccafleetwoodhession.com/