We all overthink aspects of our lives.
Here’s how to quit overthinking everything and move on.
On the other hand, you could overthink decisions in a similar way.
The end goal here is the same: get out of that thinking loop and move on.
For example, let’s say you’re considering moving to a new city.
So, it’s important to dosomething.
In this case, you’re able to start planning.
Make a list of where you want to go.
Start researching housing prices, jobs, and whatever else.
Create a financial plan and goals.
Write out a timeline.
Taking action, doing something, working on your craft does wonders for your soul.
Sometimes I would go outside to work on planting the tomatoes in my vegetable garden.
That’s the place where so much of our success happens.
We tend to overthink because we fear failure, but if we just start working, that dissipates quickly.
Find a hobby, task, or activity that engages your mind.
I run in a void.
Or maybe I should put it another way: I run to get to acquire a void.
But as you might expect, an occasional thought will slip into this void.
People’s minds can’t be a complete blank.
Human beings' emotions are not strong or consistent enough to sustain a vacuum.
Lacking content, they are just random thoughts that gather around that central void.
By running longer it’s like I can physically exhaust that portion of my discontent.
It also makes me realize again how weak I am, how limited my abilities are.
I become aware, physically, of these low points…
Throwing yourself into anything can usually produce what Murakami refers to as the “void.”
For me, exercise has always been my go-to for this because I can force it with exercise.
If I’m overthinking something, it’s hard for me to get invested in anything else.
So, like Murakami, I run until my mind’s as empty as possible.
This usually means we talk through a problem with so many people that it’s impossiblenotto overthink.
Aswe’ve pointed out before, too many cooks in the kitchen leads to poor decision making.
Uncertainty implies volatility, randomness, and danger.
This could be important…" When data is missing, we overestimate its value.
Our mind assumes that since we are expending resources locating information, it must be useful.
When we limit information, we can look at it more productively.
You don’t need the rest; other details just complicate things and waste time.
Figure Out Why You’re Overthinking
Sometimes, we overthink because we can.
