What is overthinking? The Merriam-Webster definition of overthink is to “to think too much about (something) : to put too much time into thinking about or analyzing (something) in a way that is more harmful than helpful” But that may not fully capture the nuances of what it means to be a person who overthinks or the …
I have spent far too much of my life thinking about how others perceive me. I have felt that there is a certain way I need to look, act, and simply exist in the world. It has taken time for me to sit down and ask myself “am I comfortable? Is this the way I …
During my time in therapy I came to realize that I did not trust myself. I did not trust that I would be there for myself when I became anxious, when I started to panic, or when I was caught in an overthinking spiral. During rough times I feel I am at the whim of …
As as overthinker my brain seems to be hardwired to latch onto things. Maybe it’s a routine that no longer has a use, a harsh comment someone made to me years ago, my perceived failings, a possible future event I want to ensure I’m prepared for, or a hobby that no longer feels fulfilling. If …
Setting an intention at the beginning of an event, day, or period of my life has been a helpful way to keep me grounded. It provides a way for me to stay in the present moment and on my path. When I get into an overthinking spiral an intention can be an anchor that I …
It can be easy to fall out of love with learning. We spend so much of our time keeping up with everyday tasks and chores that the idea of learning something new can feel more like a burden or extra work. It can be hard to figure out what we are truly interested in, but …
Often when I think about listing my accomplishments and skills it is regarding my professional life. I want to be ready for job interviews and performance evaluations. It’s taken me getting older and spending more time looking inward to realize that I am more than my job. So much of our lives revolves around work …
I’ve spent a lot of time trying to find a to do list that works for me and I can stick with and I’m sure that many others can relate to the intimidating, overwhelming, or stressful process it is to start routinely creating and using a to do list. What I found was that I …
I often find myself focusing on events that are our of the norm such as going on a trip, seeing a movie, or trying a new board game. Social media shows me all the exciting things that others are experiencing which convinces my brain that those are what make life important. But there is so …
All of us worry, but not all of us worry the same. For some it can be as constant as breathing or existing and for others it arises occasionally from certain stimuli or situations. Whatever role it plays in your life, there is a lot that worry can teach us. The reason for our worry …