LPT: How to Know When We are Overthinking I used to be a…
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LPT: How to Know When We are Overthinking
I used to be a chronic overthinker until my friend who is a psychologist and licensed therapist taught me this: Thinking is fine as long as it is productive. Overthinking, on the other hand, is a thought loop that people spiral into. One of the key characteristics of overthinking is that it does not produce new information or solutions even after multiple thought loops.
So, when we recognize that our overthinking is not producing any helpful results, it is time to accept the uncertainty or the reality of the situation, break the thought loop, and return our attention to the present moment. After all, the present moment is the only time we have some control over and the ability to decide how to act. The past is gone and the future is uncertain, both beyond our control.
Recognizing that we are actually overthinking in the first place is the very first step, and that requires awareness. Fortunately, awareness is a skill we can cultivate, like any other skill. Once I learned that, my overthinking lost its grip over me.
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I used to be a chronic overthinker until my friend who is a psychologist and licensed therapist taught me this: Thinking is fine as long as it is productive. Overthinking, on the other hand, is a thought loop that people spiral into. One of the key characteristics of overthinking is that it does not produce new information or solutions even after multiple thought loops.
So, when we recognize that our overthinking is not producing any helpful results, it is time to accept the uncertainty or the reality of the situation, break the thought loop, and return our attention to the present moment. After all, the present moment is the only time we have some control over and the ability to decide how to act. The past is gone and the future is uncertain, both beyond our control.
Recognizing that we are actually overthinking in the first place is the very first step, and that requires awareness. Fortunately, awareness is a skill we can cultivate, like any other skill. Once I learned that, my overthinking lost its grip over me.
#entertainment
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