The last few weeks I gave an overview of what is overthinking (see here), why it isn’t helpful (see here) and what usually causes it (see here). It’s important to understand a problem and what triggers it in order to best find a solution. It’s also important not to fall into the trap of overthinking about overthinking, however. In this article I will show a few strategies. Try at least one, or more, if you […]
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What causes Overthinking? – Part 3
This can be a very frustrating situation because you wonder: “Why do I do this to myself?” But it is important to keep a few things in mind about this process: Last week I also gave reasons why this thought process had a negative impact on us and why it is a habit we should break (See here if you missed it). Understanding the reason why we develop this habit can help in directing our […]
Why is overthinking not helpful? – Part 2
In the first part of this series (see here), I looked at what overthinking was and signs that it is affecting us in a problematic way. You would think that given this is an automatic defense mechanism that it would be useful and helpful to do. Looking at a problem from different angles and thoroughly can be beneficial. And even the right thing to do for big life-changing decision but thinking (or problem-solving) is not […]
What is overthinking? – Part 1
Have you ever been told you’re overthinking things? The brain has the capacity for deep and complex thoughts, but overthinking usually means your thoughts are stuck in a loop with no apparent resolution. This means that usually these thoughts are unproductive, unhelpful and in extreme case can have a negative impact on health. It seems to also be called “rumination” if the thoughts deal with past or present events or situations. It also seems to […]