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"Past Decision Trauma" is where a person has at least one experience where they had an important decision, and it didn't go the way that they hoped. They're kicking themselves about it + it's impacting their ability to make decisions going forward. People experiencing Past Decision Trauma will often procrastinate decisions, take a super long time to make decisions, look outward to other people, or over-analyze — because they don't trust their own inner signals. And I'm using "trauma" in the "little t" sense here, because most people haven't been in a war zone, but it still profoundly affects them. If you have Past Decision Trauma, I share 3 questions in this episode that you can ask yourself to find yourself on solid ground again. I also share some client examples from my How To Know What You Want course + some concepts that I think will be helpful to you. I hope this helps your current decision-making ability + decision-making confidence as you move forward in life. For additional information, I reference Episode 60: "How do I make sure it's not 'Grass Is Greener Syndrome'?" (Q&A) Subscribe to my newsletter for encouraging + helpful insights every Sunday: katieseaver.com/newsletter Follow me on Instagram: @thisiskatieseaver Learn more about working with me, or just learn more about my background + why I became a coach: katieseaver.com

This episode is about priorities. I find that knowing your actual priorities can be the solution to issues such as guilty thoughts, over-thinking, or over-researching. There are two approaches to thinking about priorities that I find useful, and I illustrate them through a few different client stories + a quick story about me. This idea might seem obvious, but this episode is still very much worth a listen. Because if you have confusion or lack of clarity or guilt, this concept will help you. And you're likely not using it as effectively, or as often as you should. Subscribe to my newsletter for encouraging + helpful insights every Sunday: katieseaver.com/newsletter Follow me on Instagram: @thisiskatieseaver Learn more about working with me, or just learn more about my background + why I became a coach: katieseaver.com

A practical concept tying personal energy to how we pursue goals. Stories show choosing small, doable steps instead of swinging between indulgence and overreach. A baby-carrots metaphor illustrates mid-sized choices that actually support progress. Examples include simple habits for research, strength training, and everyday routines.

I do a lot of work on clarity, and many people come to me saying they feel confused. Feeling confused can be exhausting + frustrating. In my work, I've found that many people who think they are confused — are actually just being *imprecise*. In this episode, I share three things that are often revealed, when we actually get precise about our problems. These three things are far more actionable than confusion — and I'd bet if you're confused, you're *actually* dealing with at least one (if not all three). Subscribe to my newsletter for encouraging + helpful insights every Sunday: katieseaver.com/newsletter Follow me on Instagram: @thisiskatieseaver Learn more about working with me, or just learn more about my background + why I became a coach: katieseaver.com

A practical look at using focused, intentional attention to gain clarity on problems. Clear distinctions are made between true reflection and idle rumination. Tactical methods like dedicated thinking, voice memos, and journaling are offered. Real client examples show how short, regular sessions can reveal underlying issues and shift perspective.

The new year is upon us — and I'm not really a new year's resolution kind of person. So today, I want to share one thing that is really top of mind for me, personally, as we enter the new year. This is a simple idea that doesn't require willpower or a full tank of energy. As we start this new year, and as always, I'm rooting for you. Subscribe to my newsletter for encouraging + helpful insights every Sunday: katieseaver.com/newsletter Follow me on Instagram: @thisiskatieseaver Learn more about working with me, or just learn more about my background + why I became a coach: katieseaver.com

As I prepare for my upcoming course, "How To Know What You Want," I have been thinking a lot about how to make decisions, "Rightness," and knowing what you want. So today, I wanted to talk about these topics from a personal lens. I share 3 examples of recent decisions that I made that had Rightness to them - and how I came to those decisions. These examples were all different situations (some important, some relatively trivial), I made them in different ways (some quickly, some slowly), and they had different outcomes (including one that went poorly). Rightness doesn't guarantee that everything goes the way we want. So I want to be authentic + vulnerable + share my takeaways from these experiences. I reference some tools + models that I teach in the upcoming course "How To Know What You Want." Learn more about the course at https://www.katieseaver.com/course. Subscribe to my newsletter for encouraging + helpful insights every Sunday: katieseaver.com/newsletter Follow me on Instagram: @thisiskatieseaver Learn more about working with me, or just learn more about my background + why I became a coach: katieseaver.com

Delve into the intriguing concept of 'rightness' and its impact on decision-making. Explore how it combines intuition and neuroscience, offering a satisfying approach to life's choices. Discover the five myths surrounding rightness and why it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. Plus, learn how rightness isn't static or binary, and why it often whispers rather than shouts. Katie also shares her personal journey to accessing rightness and invites you to enhance your understanding through her upcoming course.

For this first time, *ever*, I'm offering a course! The course is called "How To Know What You Want" — and has been over a decade in the making. In today's podcast, I wanted to tell you all about the course — from me, directly. I'm sharing what we'll cover, who it's for, and all the logistics (when it's happening, when to sign up, price, and more). This course is *very special* to me — I'll be summarizing everything I've learned from coaching my 1:1 clients, into 5 do-able, learnable steps — to help you: + Turn up the volume to your inner knowing (most people can hear it at a "shout," but not at a "whisper") + Generate directions (when you have no idea what you want) + Make a choice from options (when you're totally turned around) + Get more energy (because energy is a big input for this work), and + Make sure fearful thoughts don't sabotage the whole thing. In the first 30 days, you'll have new, more confident insights about any decision with your work, relationships or life — no matter how gnarly or complex. Learn more about the course "How To Know What You Want" at https://www.katieseaver.com/course Subscribe to my newsletter for encouraging + helpful insights every Sunday: katieseaver.com/newsletter Follow me on Instagram: @thisiskatieseaver Learn more about working with me, or just learn more about my background + why I became a coach: katieseaver.com

Discover how journaling can unlock clarity and enhance emotional processing. The host shares practical prompts and personal stories, encouraging listeners to revisit or embrace journaling. Learn about the impactful Morning Pages technique and the importance of flexibility in your practice. This exploration highlights the transformative benefits of journaling, emphasizing that consistency trumps perfection. Whether you're a novice or a skeptic, you might just find a new love for putting pen to paper!