Atharvmani

Yes, I’m an Overthinker

You know I’m an overthinker. Yes, I am. I overthink almost everything. Sometimes it’s genuine and works out pretty well. Sometimes it’s needless and useless, and I end up exhausting my brain with no outcome.

So let’s discuss how it works.

When Overthinking Saves You

Have you ever been in a situation where overthinking saved you? It has saved me many times, more than I even realize.

Overthinking is a defence mechanism. Your brain uses it to get ready for any situation, and when it’s pointed in the right direction, it genuinely helps. When I need or want to be perfect, when every single detail has to be nearly flawless, overthinking and over-analyzing is what gets me there.

When It Drains You

But there’s another side to it. Sometimes a situation is really small and harmless, yet you end up thinking about it far more than necessary. It does nothing but exhaust your brain.

Sometimes action is more logical than thinking for hours and hours. You have to decide which situation deserves your attention, and which one doesn’t deserve your exhaustion.

The World I Build in My Head

Sometimes I create my own world. I overthink a positive situation, a world where I’m the best man living the best life, in my own comfort. That’s my motivation, man.

If you’re going to overthink anyway, why not think about what you truly desire and what you truly need? When you can see the life you truly want, you won’t fear anything. You’ll just end up in the right direction, with the right mind.

So think, guys. Think about your future, your wins, your losses, and the day you finally get what you always wanted. Maybe then you’ll realize overthinking was never truly your enemy. It was a decent way to save yourself in any situation.

Your Turn

But you don’t have to overthink commenting your opinion here. Are you an overthinker too? Tell me in the comments: has overthinking ever saved you, or drained you?

Stick with me like a koala, and I will be your favorite tree. 🐨