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Overthinking  is a term that has become all too common these days. Whether we are aware of it or not, we do it. Some people do it for a while or during particularly stressful times, others are habitual overthinkers. There are plenty of reasons of overthinking that could lead to a lot of issues, big and small. This ruins yours day and in extreme cases, your life.  Effects of Overthinking When we start talking about the harmful effects of overthinking, the list could go on and on. Let us look at some of the consequences of overthinking. Affects your Problem-Solving Abilities The habit of overthinking often interferes with your problem-solving abilities. Problem-solving is the ability to look at a problem from the intention of solving it. But when you overthink, instead of focusing on the solutions, you keep dwelling on the problems. It creates a stress on you that messes with your rational thinking. It just keeps you stuck in the state of anxiousness. Overthinking ...

When you give a problem, situation, or even a past event more thought than it requires, and it is doing you more harm than good, then you could be  overthinking . There are many  signs of an overthinker . Sleepless nights, incessant worrying, perfectionism, obsessing over things you can't control are just some of them. There are also many  reasons why you overthink . But here we are going to discuss how to stop overthinking. If you consider yourself to be an overthinker, taking the following steps will help you immensely. Let's dive into it. How to Stop Overthinking? Taking professional help First and foremost, if your overthinking has reached a stage where it is leading to other problems  such as anxiety and depression, it is advisable that you seek professional help. At this stage, thinking that you could treat yourself might not be the smartest idea. It is possible that there are other underlying problems that you are not aware of. A professional would be able to ...

  Image by freepik.com Overthinking can be taken as a by-product of anxiety or depression. It mostly materializes when you are the most vulnerable. However, it can become a part of your lifestyle if you are not careful enough. People habitual of overthinking tend to obsess about how they could have done certain things differently. They keep second-guessing every decision that they have taken. To make it worse, they keep imagining all the worst-case scenarios in life. This could be exhausting, both physically and mentally. Reasons Why You Overthink There could be several reasons why you might be overthinking. It is healthy to dwell on something but only for a short period and only when it is done to find the solution. The reasons for your overthinking could be: You are dealing with your insecurities.  When you have self-doubt and low self-esteem, you are bound to think the worse of everything. You tend to compare yourself to others and think that you are in some way lesser than...

We have heard that we become what we think about most. Hence the emphasis is on having positive thoughts and using affirmations. It is essential for those who are in the consistent habit of overthinking. We have been hearing this term a lot, and people have different opinions about it. Some believe it is a serious issue that needs to be taken care of properly, while others see it as something of leisure used as an excuse to avoid doing anything. Irrespective of the opinion people have about it; psychologists call it a 'condition' that can be treated according to the gravity of the condition. Over the years, it has come to affect our lives in more ways than one. It has affected us socially, psychologically, personally, professionally, and even physically. But first, What is Overthinking? Image by freepik.com When you are thinking about something for too long, but there is no associated action, that would be overthinking. In simple terms, when you have the same thought repeating ...