Ep. #117 You’re Waking Up Too Much

by Marci Barker / March 4th, 2025
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You’re Waking Up Too Much
In this episode, I talk about the downside of "waking up too much"—overthinking, overanalyzing, and consuming too much information without taking action. Just like showing up too much can be unbalanced, constantly planning and reflecting without implementing can keep us stuck. I share examples of how this happens and explain that real growth comes when we take action, even if it’s imperfect.
I also emphasize the importance of setting boundaries on information intake and recognizing when it's time to shift from thinking to doing. Using personal stories and listener experiences, I show how honesty helps break free from analysis paralysis. The key takeaway is that finding balance between waking up and showing up leads to progress and peace. I invite listeners to join my Accountability Accelerator to start taking action on their goals.
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Topics Covered in the Episode:
The problem with overthinking and overanalyzing
How too much reflection can stop progress
The balance between waking up (planning) and showing up (doing)
The dangers of consuming too much information
Why self-doubt makes us feel "not ready"
Setting boundaries on what information we take in
A listener’s realization about wasting time on TV
How honesty helps break analysis paralysis
My personal struggle with procrastination
An invitation to take action with the Accountability Accelerator
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