This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Overthinking can be a real enemy of peace. It’s like a ...

Ever find yourself caught in a relentless loop of "what ifs," dissecting every past conversation, or endlessly weighing pros and cons until you're paralyzed by indecision? Welcome to the world of ...

New research shows how easily our imagined choices collapse under the weight of real consequences. Here’s why overthinking them never helps. For decades, the “trolley problem” has encouraged us to ...

The cost of overthinking is even higher than you imagine. It causes you to spend too much time deliberating that you could otherwise have devoted to taking action. It turns helpful reflection into ...

Overthinking and I share a long history. Thinking obsessively has done little but make me miserable. Now, I do it far less. Here are a few ways to significantly reduce this harmful habit. Most of us ...

Phones, notifications, and rushing first thing in the morning put your brain in survival mode. Build a morning routine by ...