Why You’re Always Overthinking (And How To Stop)

31 May 2025 · 1 min
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A short YouTube talk by Dr. Aziz about overthinking and mental filters that prevent people from speaking up and pursuing goals. The speaker explains that these filters aim to protect us from failure, judgment, and rejection, and advises confronting those fears (metaphor: "facing the dragon") to build tolerance for discomfort, increase confidence, and stop rumination.

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