Overthinking Isn’t the Real Problem
Summary
- Think of overthinking not as a flaw, but as a sign of inexperience in managing your thoughts.
- Recognize that our brains often seem to work against us, but this can be managed with the right techniques.
- Understand that learning to control your thoughts is a skill that requires both practice and time to develop.
- Acknowledge the challenge, but also embrace the possibility that you can steer your brain toward success.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest thinking about overthinking differently. Don't see it as a bad thing. It’s more like you’re just new at controlling your thoughts. To get better, know that it’s okay that your brain seems tricky sometimes. But guess what? You can totally learn to guide your thoughts in the right way!
Here's how you might practice shaping your thoughts:
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Take Baby Steps: Start small. Try to catch yourself when you start overthinking. Just say, "Oops! I see you, tricky thoughts!" Then, try to switch to thinking about something fun or important to do.
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Set Aside Worry Time: It sounds funny, but pick a time to worry on purpose! Like, maybe after school for 10 minutes. If you start overthinking at other times, tell yourself, "I’ll think about this during my worry time." Then, go do something else.
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Make It a Game: When a worry pops up, challenge yourself. Think, "Is this a big deal or a little deal?" If it’s little, imagine shrinking it down and flick it away in your mind.
- Write It Down: If your head is spinning with lots of thoughts, grab a piece of paper. Write them all down. Then, it's like they're in a safe spot, and you don’t have to keep spinning them around in your head.
Just remember, getting good at managing your thoughts doesn't happen super fast. It's like learning to ride a bike or play a new video game. You’ll get there if you keep practicing. Every time you guide your brain back on track, you’re winning! So give yourself a high five for each tiny victory, and keep going. You'll be a thought-managing superhero before you know it!
Quotes by Leila Hormozi
"a lot of people look at overthinking as a problem"
– Leila Hormozi
"a lot of people actually just don't have the skill of managing how they think"
– Leila Hormozi
"why don't you just identify with being inexperienced in the skill of managing your thoughts"
– Leila Hormozi
"there's also a ton of ways that you can learn how to manage your brain"
– Leila Hormozi
"it is a skill that takes practice and takes time"
– Leila Hormozi
Full Transcript
a lot of people look at overthinking as a problem a lot of people actually just don't have the skill of managing how they think rather than identifying yourself as somebody who's an overthinker why don't you just identify with being inexperienced in the skill of managing your thoughts there's a lot of ways our brain can get in our own way in fact it feels like it's constantly trying to do the opposite of what we wanted to do there's also a ton of ways that you can learn how to manage your brain and help it gear you towards success because it is a skill that takes practice and takes time
