Doug Noll explains why you overthink everything and how to stop. The core issue: you don't trust yourself to handle uncertainty or difficult emotions. Building that trust means you can make decisions faster and worry less.
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You know that problem you're desperately trying to avoid by overthinking? It's already here. You overthink because you don't trust yourself to handle whatever happens next. You analyze every possible scenario searching for certainty, trying to minimize regret and hurt while maximizing control. But that constant mental spinning leaves you paralyzed and incapable of taking action. You can't control what others say or do. You can't predict every outcome, and you definitely can't think your way out of every difficult situation. The certainty you're desperately seeking isn't found in controlling external circumstances. It's found in your ability to consistently constantly trust yourself to handle whatever emotions come up, whatever conflicts arise, whatever curveballs life throws at you. When you know you can stay calm, confident, and compassionate no matter how intense the situation gets, the overthinking stops because you're not afraid of the unknown anymore, and you now trust yourself to navigate it. Share this video with the first person that comes to mind.