How to Stop Overthinking

Overthinking is a threat response loop in the brain, driven by the amygdala and prefrontal cortex. It leads to circular, urgent, and exhausting thoughts. Practical steps to stop overthinking include identifying the threat, separating the decision from identity, and taking action to calm the nervous system.TakeawaysOverthinking is a threat response loopSeparate the decision from identityTake action to calm the nervous system