07-24-2025, 06:47 AM
This definitely resonates. I’ve always been labeled as “thoughtful,” which sounds nice, but in practice it often means I go 12 layers deep into every choice. I’ll over-analyze past decisions, future options, even other people’s facial expressions. And ironically, it makes me less decisive, not more informed. One thing I’ve been trying lately is letting the discomfort sit without chasing it. Like, when the urge to figure everything out kicks in, I pause and ask if there’s actually a problem to solve or if I’m just trying to eliminate uncertainty because I hate not knowing. I’m still bad at it, to be honest. But I've realized that the goal isn’t to never overthink—it’s to know when it's happening and not always act on it. Accepting that not all mental noise needs a reaction is something I’m learning slowly.