Everything in life is temporary and fixable. The decision you make right now, it's not going to lock you in for the rest of your life. Grab a pen and paper and spend 20, 30 minutes writing down every single aspect of the problem that is concerning you. Distraction also helps. Telling yourself to stop thinking about it will never work but making it harder for your brain to think about it does.
Overthinking can sometimes feel like an endless mental maze that we're trapped in. This tendency to overthink can also lead to chronic indecisiveness and obsessive acknowledgement of the opinions of others. But overthinking is much more common that when we think, and may actually indicate a greater sense of self awareness and emotional intelligence. In this episode we explore why we have a tendency to overthink, from the illusion of control, to perfectionism, childhood learning and the link to ADHD and depressive rumination. We'll also dive into the strategies and ways we can control our overthinking and become better decision makers without needing to consider every outcome or ruminate for days. This episode is for all my fellow chronic overthinkers, listen now!
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