COURSE

Are You In Your Head Or In The World? Stop Overthinking Now!

Do you ever feel like you’re living in a constant state of mental chaos, stuck in a loop of overthinking, self-doubt, and what-ifs? You’re not alone. Many high-achieving professionals and business owners find themselves outwardly successful but inwardly exhausted, lost in the noise of their own minds. The constant pressure to be perfect and the fear of being seen can keep us from taking action, leaving us feeling paralysed and disconnected. It's a heavy place to be, and it is not your fault. This course is a compassionate invitation to step out of that mental noise and reconnect with the world. Over ten lessons, you will explore what it means to live from a place of clarity and presence, not from a constant cycle of overthinking. We will gently shine a light on the habits of perfectionism and procrastination, revealing how they keep you from sharing your gifts with the world. You'll be introduced to the idea that your feelings of stress and fear are not a flaw but a gift, providing an internal compass pointing you back to your innate wisdom. We will also explore the power of embodied presence, showing you how simple physical actions can disrupt mental loops and restore your inner calm. This course is especially helpful for anyone experiencing burnout, battling imposter syndrome, or feeling stuck despite their external achievements. It is a gentle journey for those who are tired of trying to fix themselves and are ready for a new path rooted in acceptance, compassion, and inner knowing. This is not about adding another task to your to-do list; it’s about a new way of seeing, a perspective shift that can bring lasting peace and ease into your life. You are already whole. By simply showing up with curiosity and openness, you will be guided back to the calm, clear, and resilient person you have always been. There is nothing to fix, only a profound truth to discover. If this resonates with you, I invite you to begin this journey at your own pace. There is no rush to finish, only an invitation to be present with each lesson as it unfolds.

Clarity Grounded Stress & Anxiety Consciousness Stress Performance Health & Happiness Spirituality

Meet your Teacher

Clare Downham

West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Clare helps driven professionals and business owners break free from the inner critic, overthinking, and the relentless pressure to do more. Through her courses, live sessions, and one-to-one mentoring, she helps them move from stress and self-doubt into clarity, confidence, and ease. Unlike traditional self-help strategies that rely on endless tools and techniques, Clare’s approach is rooted in the Three Principles understanding. It isn’t about fixing yourself or silencing your inner critic. Instead, she helps you see thought differently, so it no longer runs your life. This simple shift creates lasting calm and confidence without the need for constant effort or self-management. Clare also works with coaches, healers, and entrepreneurs who want to grow a well-run, good-feeling business. She brings together clarity and practical tools so that success becomes easier, decisions feel more aligned, and growth happens without the strain of hustle. Those who work with Clare experience real, lasting transformation. They: • Trust themselves deeply, making clear decisions without second-guessing. • Break free from overthinking, moving forward with ease. • Set boundaries without guilt, creating space for fulfilment and balance. • Lead with confidence, whether in their business, their career, or their personal life. If you’re ready for calm, clarity, confidence, and a business that feels good to run, Clare can guide the way.

10 Days

211 students

4.9 stars

8 min / day

Clarity

English

Lesson 1

Are You In Your Head Or In The World?

This one question can change everything for high-achieving individuals who feel overwhelmed and stuck. This opening lesson invites you to explore the profound difference between being lost in mental loops and living grounded in the world. It's the first step toward reclaiming your clarity and presence.

Lesson 2

The Trap Of Overthinking

It's easy to mistake overthinking for productive preparation, but it's often a sneaky form of procrastination that keeps you stuck. This lesson explores the belief that we're "getting ready" when we are really just delaying action due to a fear of judgment, failure, or rejection. It shows you how to identify this mental barrier and take small steps to break free from it.

Lesson 3

The Illusion Of Perfectionism

Perfectionism is a powerful form of overthinking that keeps you trapped in your head and out of the world. This lesson explores why we get stuck endlessly tweaking and polishing, even on things nobody else will see. You'll learn to see perfectionism for the fear-based behaviour it is, and learn how to release your work into the world with confidence and courage.

Lesson 4

Your Inner Critic Is Not A Compass

When you only consult your own head, you're likely using an outdated, fear-based guide instead of your inner knowing. This lesson reveals how the inner critic is not an accurate compass and keeps you stuck in cycles of self-doubt. Learn to recognise this unreliable voice for what it is and start to build a new relationship with yourself based on trust and wisdom.

Lesson 5

Fear Of Being Seen

We all tell ourselves we need more time to prepare or refine our work, but often, the real reason is a deep-seated fear of being seen. This lesson explores why we hide behind the need for perfection and how our fear of vulnerability keeps us from putting our work into the world. You'll learn to move forward with compassion for yourself, even when it feels messy.

Lesson 6

Embodied Presence

Overthinking and anxiety often live in the mind, but freedom is found in the body. This lesson guides you on how to disrupt the cycle of mental looping by getting grounded in physical presence. You’ll learn how the simple action of pausing, breathing, and being present to emotions can powerfully shift you from internal chaos to a state of calm, grounded action.

Lesson 7

The Power Of Action

We don't build confidence in silence; we build it through expression, feedback, and showing up. This lesson shows you how to stop consulting your past and start trusting your own deeper wisdom. You’ll learn that true self-trust grows not from thinking more but by taking small, courageous actions and letting the world reflect something.

Lesson 8

A Compassionate Invitation

The journey from being in your head to being in the world is not always a straight line. This lesson is a compassionate invitation to release the pressure to be "fixed" and to stop criticising yourself for getting stuck. You'll learn that being hard on yourself will not help and that compassion is the key to moving forward with grace and ease.

Lesson 9

Creating In The World Or Performing For The Critic?

This lesson brings all of the previous teachings together with a powerful question to ask yourself before any major decision: “Am I creating in the world… or performing for the critic in my head?”. You’ll learn to distinguish between authentic action and action driven by fear so you can make decisions from a place of clarity and inner knowing.

Lesson 10

Trusting The Flow

This final lesson is a compassionate invitation to leave the mental chaos behind and fully embrace the present moment. You’ll be reminded that your well-being isn’t something you have to earn or chase. It's already here, patiently waiting beneath the noise. By consciously choosing to live in the world and take small, courageous actions, you'll find yourself living with an ease and clarity that comes not from control, but from trust.

Ask your teacher

This course includes 11 community questions and 11 audio replies from Clare Downham. The community classroom and teacher audio replies are only available via the app.

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Recent Reviews

October 17, 2025

Another wonderful course, full of useful & meaningful insights, I feel like my thoughts & practices have been challenged which is great for moving forwards, yet challenged in a very gentle & reassuring & compassionate way, with also the encouragement to be gentle & reassuring & compassionate to myself moving forward. Thank you!

Elaine

October 15, 2025

Clare’s courses are a salve to my everyday overwhelm. I’ve been able to notice when I’m overthinking and recognizing the thinking as the problem /obstacle to peace. It’s a practice. Thank you for your nurturing voice and sharing your stories and wisdom.

Tina

October 9, 2025

Good reminders for me which I need on a regular basis, because I keep falling in the same hole. At least now I have more compassion for myself when I do.

Amy

October 5, 2025

Great reminders to be present and here.

Pamela

September 27, 2025

I have enjoyed and lrarne from several of your courses.

Robin

September 25, 2025

What a phenomenal course has its challenges as I went because I’m such a perfectionist, but it was truly a journey well worth taking. Thank you so much, Namaste 🙏

Angel

September 25, 2025

Beautiful series loved it and love the sound of your voice. Thank you for putting yourself out there for me to enjoy and learn from!

Annie

September 24, 2025

I sometimes have trouble finding teachers on here who really *get* me, ones I feel I could have a spirited, convivial, and simply fun time grabbing coffee with. I dropped in on one of Clare’s lives once completely at random simply because I had a bit of downtime. I was charmed by her candor, and she cracked me up. A few months later, I found myself coming back to her short tracks on overwhelm over and over, and a few months later yet I took the plunge with this course. I rarely finish courses on this app and have never found myself doing more than one lesson per day, but this course changed everything. I was having so much fun with it that I simply couldn’t stop; I completed all 10 sessions within a few days, and I’ve almost finished doing this with a second course of hers. She brings a combination of vulnerability and wit to her practices that can be challenging to find in spaces like these; I love that she surrenders to flow and tangents and seems to sincerely have fun recording. Finding out she used to be a teacher in a traditional academic setting sealed the deal for me as a newly-minted college professor who often finds herself saying, “Wait, this is what I’ve wanted all this time!? This was supposed to make my life perfect!” Instead of feeling guilty, depressed, or any number of things about these thoughts, though, Clare makes me laugh and reminds me that these thoughts are not my failure, but rather my strength. You’re the best, Clare. Thank you 🫶

Tammy

September 20, 2025

Beautiful thoughts! 💐

Jules

September 15, 2025

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