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195. Choose Your Plotline: A Cinematic Exercise to Decide Your Next Move in Life

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What if the biggest decision you’re avoiding… is actually the scene that changes everything?

In this episode, I’m sharing a powerful (and surprisingly emotional) exercise I experienced at a coaching retreat – one that helps you clearly see the difference between two paths in your life: the bold, exciting one… and the familiar, comfortable one.

We’re looking at decision-making through a cinematic lens – because when you see your life as a movie, it becomes a lot easier to ask: which choice actually moves the story forward?

If you’ve been stuck in indecision, overthinking your next move, or putting off something you know deep down you want to do… this episode will help you get clarity, tap into your intuition, and choose your next plotline with confidence.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • The powerful “two paths” exercise to help you make big life decisions
  • Why staying the same doesn’t keep you safe – it often makes things worse
  • The difference between the familiar hell and the unfamiliar heaven
  • How to visualise your future like a movie to gain clarity on your choices
  • Why your body can reveal the answer before your mind does
  • How to use your Movie Star Alter Ego to guide your decisions
  • A simple question to ask yourself: what would make the better movie?
  • Why indecision keeps you stuck – and how choosing a direction changes everything
  • How to stop overthinking and start moving your life forward

Resources & Links:

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Email me at: [email protected]

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