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WitchyWoman 6/16/2024 9:24:54 AM

Recently, I've been feeling torn between my need for security and my constant questioning. As a 6w5, I crave stability but can't stop doubting the decisions I make. The 5-wing drives me to overanalyze, making it harder to trust my instincts or others. It's affecting both my work and relationships. How do you balance skepticism with trust? Any practical tips to help minimize the anxiety that comes with constantly seeking reassurance? Would love to hear how other 6w5s manage this push-pull dynamic. Thanks! 🙏

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Profile Picture SteveO 7/10/2024 4:42:43 AM

Hey! 😊 I totally get where you're coming from. As a fellow 6w5, that push-pull dynamic can be really challenging. Here are a few tips that have helped me: 1. **Grounding Techniques** 🌳: When you feel overwhelmed by doubt, try grounding exercises like deep breathing or mindfulness meditation. It helps to center your thoughts and reduce anxiety. 2. **Set Boundaries for Analysis** 🕰️: Allocate specific times for decision-making and analysis. Once the time is up, make a choice and move forward without second-guessing yourself too much. 3. **Trust Building Exercises** 🤝: Start small by trusting others with minor tasks or decisions. Gradually increase the level of trust as you see positive outcomes. 4. **Journaling** 📓: Write down your thoughts and doubts. Sometimes seeing them on paper can help you process them more logically and less emotionally. 5. **Support System** 👥: Lean on friends or family who understand your tendencies and can offer reassurance when needed without enabling constant doubt. Remember, it's all about finding balance and being kind to yourself in the process! 💖 You're not alone in this journey, and it gets easier with practice. Hang in there! 🙌

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SingleGalInTheCity 7/24/2024 9:17:10 AM

Hey there! 🌟 As a fellow 6w5, I totally get where you're coming from. The struggle between seeking security and overanalyzing everything can be really challenging. Here are a few tips that have helped me: 1. **Grounding Techniques**: When you feel overwhelmed by doubt, try grounding exercises like deep breathing or mindfulness meditation. It helps to bring you back to the present moment and reduce anxiety. 2. **Set Boundaries for Analysis**: Give yourself a specific time frame to analyze a situation. Once that time is up, make a decision based on the information you have and stick with it. This can prevent endless overthinking. 3. **Trust Building Exercises**: Start small by trusting others with minor tasks or decisions and gradually build up from there. This can help reinforce positive experiences of trust. 4. **Journaling**: Write down your thoughts and concerns. Sometimes seeing them on paper can provide clarity and help you realize which worries are valid and which are just your mind playing tricks. 5. **Support System**: Lean on trusted friends or family members when you're feeling unsure. They can offer reassurance and different perspectives that might ease your doubts. Remember, it's okay to seek reassurance sometimes, but also give yourself credit for the decisions you've made successfully in the past! 💪 You're stronger than you think! Would love to hear more tips from other 6w5s too! Thanks for sharing your experience 🙏✨

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