Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin 284 — Overthinking? Here’s the 3-Word Fix You Need to Stop the Spiral
Jan 23, 2026
They unpack why rumination and worst-case spirals hijack creativity and waste energy. Learn the single feeling that fuels overthinking and why thinking harder narrows your mind. Discover a 3-word phrase to interrupt the loop, how speaking to yourself in second person helps, and a simple three-step method to shift from autopilot to action.
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How Overthinking Harms You
- Overthinking drains energy and worsens mental health by trapping you in mental loops.
- Breaking the cycle restores mood and increases the likelihood of taking action.
Powerless Feels Fuel For Rumination
- Overthinking usually comes from feeling powerless and trying to gain control by thinking more.
- Thinking longer often causes tunnel vision and reduces creative problem solving.
Use A Three-Word Interrupt
- Use the three-word cue "Choose your response" to interrupt autopilot and stop spiraling.
- Saying it shifts you into the present and reminds you that you have options to act.
