Confidence

There is so much going on in your head, it leaves little space for new ideas to really take root. If you’re an overthinker who tends to analyse all your options, change will never be a simple process for you. You may think you’re being responsible by thinking through the potential consequences of every change, but if you’re coming up with worst-case scenarios, you’re simply talking yourself into staying put.

People with a deeply established overthinking habit can find all their headspace is taken up with going over past decisions or experiences. For others, it’s about catastrophising and imagining in detail what problems might lie ahead. With all of that mental noise going on, it’s not surprising you find it hard to stay focused on your goals.

Overthinking can also chip away at your confidence, so it feels safer to not make changes. You may envy people who make instant decisions and seem not to care about the consequences. Instead of wishing you felt braver about change, try asking a supportive friend to help you mind-map your choices. Reminding yourself of times in the past when you overcame uncertainty to embrace change can help boost your confidence.