The Mindset Mentor How to Stop Overthinking in 6 Steps
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Aug 22, 2025 Is your mind constantly racing? Discover the surprising origins of overthinking, tied to childhood experiences and a need for control. Learn how overthinking affects your body by increasing stress levels. Explore six actionable steps to calm your mind, tackle core fears, and break free from anxiety. These strategies emphasize self-compassion and the importance of gradual progress toward emotional peace. Say goodbye to mental clutter and hello to clarity!
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Overthinking Is A Childhood Safety Strategy
- Overthinking is a nervous-system adaptation learned in childhood to feel safer than acting.
- Your brain chose thinking over doing because past pain taught it pausing avoided harm.
Childhood Reprimands Shape Adult Habits
- Rob asks listeners to recall moments they were scolded or shamed as kids.
- He uses that memory to show how a single event can teach the brain to pause and protect.
Hypervigilance Dressed As Thought
- Overthinking functions like hypervigilance: scanning for emotional and social threats.
- It keeps you feeling in control by predicting dangers that often don't exist.