22/11/2025
Overthinking is a form of avoiding what is.
It creates the illusion of control.
Because let's face it... uncertainty is uncomfortable. We want to take action to relieve that feeling. So we overthink the situation, the conversation, the person, every possible scenario and outcome.
Subconsciously....
1. It feels as if we're taking action, which brings relief
2. We're intellectualising our feelings to distance from the discomfort.
3. We pretend it's to feel prepared for whatever comes next.
But you have no way of knowing what comes next, not really. So, while it may seem like you're in control, you're anything but.
The only way to neutralise the anxiety is surrender. Label the emotion and make room for it. Acceptance is key.
Relinquish control over to the universe, God, fate, whatever. It takes practice but it's worth it.
(ps. Actual problem solving is different to over thinking - and youll know the difference because you'll find the solution)
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