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134. Are You Thinking it Through — or Just Going in Circles?

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Ep. 134: Are You Thinking It Through—or Just Going in Circles? Some decisions deserve time, prayer, research, and careful consideration. But there comes a point when thinking something through stops producing new information—and simply returns you to the same fears, questions, and possibilities. In this episode, Coach Del explores the difference between thoughtful consideration and circular thinking. She explains why going in circles can feel productive, what it may be protecting you from, and why some clarity only becomes available after you take action. You’ll learn: How to recognize when productive thinking has become circling • Why repeatedly asking for advice may leave you with less clarity • How waiting for certainty can quietly keep you stuck • Why intentional movement is different from impulsive action • How a manageable step can give you information that thinking cannot • Four questions to help you determine your next step You don’t have to make one enormous, irreversible decision. Sometimes you simply need to take one intentional step, pay attention to what it reveals, and use that information to decide what comes next. Take the Free Assessment If you know you’re stuck but aren’t sure why, take the free What’s REALLY Holding You Back? assessment. Discover what may be getting between you and where you want to be: https://tally.so/r/J94V1X Join the Kitchen Table Conversation Join Coach Del for the next Bounce Back, Black Woman! Kitchen Table Conversation LIVE on Monday, September 21, 2026, from 8:00–9:00 PM ET. This free virtual gathering will create space for honest conversation, reflection, laughter, and connection. Registration is required, and attendance is limited to 25 women. Register here (or on my website): https://o8dbkm.subscribepage.io Stay Connected with Coach Del 🌐 Website: CoachDel.com 🎙️ Podcast: BounceBackBlackWoman.com Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms 📱 Follow on Instagram & TikTok: @BounceBackBlackWoman 💼 Follow on LinkedIn: @delphinesmith

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