Comments on: The Reason Introverts Might ‘Think Too Much’

By: Peep_Jerky

Peep_Jerky — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 07:18:00 +0000

'It's not cool to overthink.' That's how I feel when people tell me I'm overthinking about someone I like, or interactions in general. I get bitter and think "I forgot, it's not cool to care about people."

By: Shannon Hart

Shannon Hart — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 01:38:00 +0000

Thanks so much for this, Jenn! As an introvert and HSP, this resonated so much with me. Thank you for the distraction suggestions when obsessing over details, I hope to use these techniques! As an experienced solo traveler, the best advice I can give is to research as much as you can before you go, and once you get there, turn the brain off! My first solo trip to Europe, I researched the areas I would be in and booked my return flight and the first couple days hotel - that's it. It was so incredibly freeing (albeit scary) to not have a plan - the first time in my life. And you know what? It worked out beautifully. I hope you have an amazing time in Spain. As the cover of my journal states, "Sometimes plan, but sometimes wing it".

By: telac

telac — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 04:02:00 +0000

usually after a conversation or an action that i have done i overthink about did i do it right? did i do something wrong? what are they thinkin about me? are they talking behind me? are they disappointed? i usually think those for about a week and it keeps popping in my mind.

By: Angela Henderson

Angela Henderson — Sat, 30 Sep 2017 18:31:00 +0000

This is so true – I never write the books I want, because I can’t think of reasons why characters would really do things I need them to do, or can’t think of a plot that is both interesting enough while not being too unrealistic. But if I think of almost any book I have ever enjoyed, I would have said those same things if that book was my idea: “That’s dumb, no one would really do that,” or “Who would be interested in that, it is not exciting enough.” Typical overthinking getting in the way of doing good things. This is food for thought… ugh, lol.. I mean, I’m going to go ahead and write that book 🙂

By: Angela Henderson

Angela Henderson — Sat, 30 Sep 2017 18:27:00 +0000

Overthinking is bad, by definition, because it has the word “over” in it, which actually means “too much.” But if the point is that thinking “a lot” or having deep analysis is good, I’d agree with that.

By: BK Jackson

BK Jackson — Sat, 30 Sep 2017 14:51:00 +0000

I also agree that overthinking can be a good thing. But I do know that overthinking (tied to perfectionism) is one of the biggest disasters for creativity. I will sit on a book for YEARS–I will research another book for years. And the danger of not letting go, not being able to put a check mark in the “Done” column can be very debilitating.

By: M.

M. — Sun, 30 Jul 2017 09:20:00 +0000

You are so right about overthinking usual being seen as bad. I never even considered it to actually also be a good thing, but as everything else it has two sides. Overthinking can indeed help you be prepared. Wondering if it’s going to rain all the holiday – well let’s make sure there are clothes in the suitcase for that. Thanks for reminding me that everything has two sides. 🙂

By: Rodney Severin

Rodney Severin — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 22:16:00 +0000

Given our reputation for seeking perfection, I’m impressed you were able to finish the book in the first place. That must have been a enormously satisfying yet also terrifying moment. Kudos!

By: Emily Smith

Emily Smith — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 18:13:00 +0000

Lovely article! I agree, my overthinking can annoy me at times, but I’m still grateful for it, and I’m pretty sure it’s helped me avoid bad situations and take advantage of good ones many times.