The Cabrera Lab Podcast #7: Overthinking: It's NOT a Thing
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May 8, 2024 Drs. Derek and Laura Cabrera challenge the concept of overthinking, revealing that it’s more about underthinking. They explore how this mislabeling of emotional distress may lead to anxiety, particularly in dating scenarios. The importance of balancing detailed analysis with holistic understanding is emphasized. Listeners learn to harness anxiety as motivation rather than getting overwhelmed, and the discussion advocates for deeper thought processes and critical thinking education to navigate stress and improve decision-making.
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Overthinking is a Misnomer
- "Overthinking" is not actually excessive thinking but an emotional response such as anxiety or fretting.
- Thinking out of alignment with reality is ineffective, not thinking too much.
Dating and the Myth of Overthinking
- A woman anxiously calculates when a date might call, expressing uncertainty.
- Derek explains she’s not really thinking, just caught up in emotional worry, not actual thinking.
Think to Manage Anxiety
- Separate emotion from thought to better understand anxiety and worry.
- Reflect on the mental models driving your emotions to align thinking with reality.