There’s no kind of thinking quite like overthinking . This anxiety-inducing practice brings nothing but stress and causes us to second-guess everything we do and say.
If you, like me, struggle with overthinking and are looking for a new mantra to make your own — have a look below at these quotes about overthinking that will help to put things in perspective .
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Just do it.
The only thing worse than no decision is indecision. People are so paralyzed by the perception of failure that many would rather not try altogether than risk missing the mark.
Try to remember that perfection only exists in your mind — it isn’t real or attainable.
Find wisdom in the words of others.
Kid Cudi put it perfectly when he wrote, “Day and night, I toss and turn, I keep stressing my mind, mind.”
While it might be easier to focus on the negativity at night, that doesn’t mean that it still can’t creep in while the sun’s still out.
You need to block out the noise.
Social media has caused us to put so much stock in the thoughts and opinions of perfect strangers. The constant feeling of judgment can be overbearing for some.
As a rule, you should never worry about what others think of you — because nobody ever thinks of you.
Don’t become indebted to your own toxic perceptions.
If I can wax poetic for a moment here, Shakespeare himself couldn’t have summed up overthinking in a more eloquent manner.
Don’t burden your mind a moment longer with matters that are completely outside of your control.
