How to Stop Overthinking

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Overthinking is a bit of a misnomer. It isn’t just that one is thinking too much. To be more specific, it’s about thinking in the wrong place at the wrong time. And if you think (couldn’t help it) about it, you can see the logic in this.

When you’re thinking about what to eat, it’s the same process as when you’re thinking about what to study in college, who to date, and the direction you want to take in a project. It’s…