“Good enough” decisions reduce mental overload. Satisficing helps stop overthinking by shifting the focus from finding the ...

That mental merry-go-round of “what ifs” and “should haves” isn’t just annoying. It’s actually rewiring your brain as you read this sentence. Overthinking – that relentless mental chewing on problems ...

Overthinking and OCD can look similar but work very differently. A mental health expert explains the key signs, emotional ...

A little bit of overthinking is normal—but if it’s constant, it can contribute to issues like anxiety and depression. Overthinking can be a coping mechanism for stress, anxiety, trauma, low ...

Have you ever replayed a recent conversation with a stranger to the point that you couldn’t sleep? Or reread the message 5 times before hitting the ‘Send’ button? Well, all these times you’ve been ...

A global study finds South Africans overthink more than anyone else, losing hours each day and sleep each night to constant ...

Parents often respond quickly to an overthinking child, but speed can unintentionally signal danger. Slowing down may be the ...

The mind’s remarkable ability to analyze and process information serves as both a gift and a potential source of distress. Mental health professionals increasingly recognize how overthinking, ...

Effective strategies to stop overthinking, reduce stress, and regain focus with actionable steps for daily life.

Overthinking is not just a habit or personality quirk — it’s often your brain trying to protect you. Psychology suggests it ...

Overthinking trains the brain to think more rather than act. As children, overthinkers learn to mentally rehearse every ...