Overthinking Basics: The Ultimate Guide to Not Getting Anything Done

Table of Contents

• What is Overthinking?
• Types of Overthinking
• Why Does It Happen?
• What to Do About It

Chapter 1: What is Overthinking?

Overthinking is a state of mind where you spend more time thinking about thinking than actually doing anything.

It's like being stuck in a never-ending loop of "what if," "maybe," and "I should."

Example: "I should probably check that one thing, but what if I forget something else?"

Result: You forget everything, including what you were supposed to check.

Read more about the symptoms and causes of overthinking.

Chapter 2: Types of Overthinking

• Paralysis by Analysis
• Analysis Paralysis Syndrome
• Second Guessing
• Overthinking Hysteria

Chapter 3: Why Does It Happen?

Overthinking happens for a variety of reasons, including:

• Excessive use of the "what if" game
• Too much time spent on the internet
• Not enough sleep
• Lack of clear goals and priorities

Read more about the possible reasons for overthinking. What to Do About It