James LimExecution & Direction Coach for Ambitious Overthinkers

introvert overthinker - how to stop the cycle & move forward

Name: introvert overthinker - how to stop the cycle & move forward
Uploaded: 2022-01-27T23:39:14+00:00
Duration: 40 s
Channel: James Lim
Description: James Lim explains how introverts get stuck in overthinking cycles through excessive self-reflection and scenario planning. He argues that action, not…

27 Jan 2022 · 1 min

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James Lim explains how introverts get stuck in overthinking cycles through excessive self-reflection and scenario planning. He argues that action, not more analysis, breaks the pattern, and that your brain's risk assessment is usually trustworthy enough to move on.

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As an introvert, you probably spend a lot of time in your head reflecting and thinking deeply. In fact, you're so good at this, you can play out every scenario in your head and cross examine every flaw. But this can lead to excessive overthinking, which can harm your progress on the things you want to push forward in your life. It can often lead you to feeling stuck. You're cautious with decisions, and you can see problems with ideas a mile away, but this causes internal conflict when the ideas are yours. So what can you do? Focus on moving on your ideas and plans as early as you can and start trusting your brain's ability to assess the risks. After all, it's well practiced. Recognize that any stalling allows your brain to accentuate its powerful overthinking and self critical voice. Remember, this is actively working against you in the guise of trying to protect you.