246. Don't Overthink!

Do you ever find yourself stuck in small decisions — what to wear, what to start first, what to buy?

It’s strange how something so simple can suddenly feel heavy.

We live in a time of endless options, and while that can be a gift, it also brings a quiet kind of pressure — the sense that there must be a right choice waiting to be figured out.

 But often, the more we think, the further we drift from clarity.

 Sometimes the simplest way forward isn’t to analyse — it’s to feel.

We live in a world that rewards logic and over-analysis, but sometimes the wisest answers don’t come from thinking harder — they come from feeling deeper.

 Your body is constantly whispering to you:

  • a tightening in the chest when something feels off

  • a lightness in your step when something excites you

  • a calm in your belly when something is right

 That’s your intuition — your inner compass.

When you stop fighting the current and start flowing with it, something magical happens:

  • Decisions become easier.

  • Creativity feels natural

  • Life feels less like a checklist and more like a dance.

 This week, try this simple shift:

  • When your mind starts spinning, pause and take a deep breath

  •  Notice how your body feels about the situation — not what your mind thinks

  •  Then, trust that signal

 Flow isn’t about doing nothing — it’s about doing what feels aligned.

 So, let go of the overthinking.

Tune in.

Trust yourself.

And let life move through you.

Warmly

Olga Smith

www.batcsglobal.com

239. What Keeps You Energised Throughout the Day?

In this week’s reflection, I’m sharing the simple things that truly recharge me and keep my energy flowing throughout the day.

For me, it starts with a good night’s sleep, a few little naps when I need them, and then my favourite trio:

  • Sun

  • Water

  • Earth

After I wake up, I always look for sunlight. I find a cosy spot in the house or garden where I can sit in direct sun and enjoy my breakfast. Ideally, I’d love to spend around three hours in the sun - it fills me with warmth, happiness, and calm energy.

Then comes water. I love starting my day with a shower or bath, and if I can, I’ll swim in the sea or the pool later on. Every time my body connects with water, I feel lighter, refreshed, and alive again.

And finally, Earth. I love walking barefoot on the ground, lying down on the grass, or being surrounded by flower pots that carry that rich, grounding scent of soil. It’s my way of feeling centred and connected to nature.

These simple rituals keep me energised and balanced throughout the day.

I’d love to hear from you — what keeps your energy flowing?

Yours

Olga Smith