Overthinking

Don’t give yourself analysis paralysis.

Analysis paralysis is the state of overthinking. 

Recognize automatic negative thinking

Tackling ANTs

You can identify and work through your ANTs by talking to someone and keeping a record of your thoughts and actively working to change them:

• Use a notebook to track the situation giving you anxiety, your mood, and the first thought that comes to you automatically.
• As you dig into details, evaluate why the situation is causing these negative thoughts.
• Break down the emotions you’re experiencing and try to identify what you’re telling yourself about the situation.
• Find an alternative to your original thought. For example, instead of jumping straight to, “This is going to be an epic failure,” try something along the lines of, “I’m genuinely trying my best.”