
284 — Overthinking? Here’s the 3-Word Fix You Need to Stop the Spiral
Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin
Intro
Amy Morin opens the episode, defines overthinking, and previews the three-word fix.
How often do you find yourself replaying a conversation in your head over and over? Or maybe you get caught in a spiral of imagining every possible worst-case scenario. You are definitely not alone—we all ruminate sometimes. But overthinking wastes your time and drains your mental strength.
Fortunately, you don't have to let your brain keep spiraling down an unhelpful path. Today, I’m sharing three simple words that will empower you to break the mental spiral so you don't stay stuck in your head.
Some of the things I talk about are:
- Why thinking longer and harder about a problem actually creates tunnel vision
- The real root cause of overthinking (it boils down to one specific feeling)
- The exact 3-word phrase that stops a mental spiral in its tracks
- How to use the "Choose Your Adventure" mindset to take control of your life
- Why talking to yourself in the second person leads to better decisions
- A simple 3-step strategy to move from autopilot to action today
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Related Episodes
- 9 — How to Stop Overthinking
- 78 — How to Stop Ruminating on Negative Things and Start Enjoying Life
Links & Resources
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Visit my website — AmyMorinLCSW.com
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