Why you need to stop overthinking

<h2><strong>Fact: Overthinking will hold you back in both life and business.</strong></h2> <p>Do you find yourself overthinking instead of making decisions? You aren't alone.</p> <h3><strong>Why are you overthinking?</strong></h3> <h4>There are myriad reasons why you overthink. A few common causes of overthinking include:</h4> <ul> <li>Anxiety</li> <li>Depression</li> <li>Negative mindset</li> <li>Past experiences</li> <li>Trauma</li> <li>Stress and pressure</li> <li>Distractions</li> <li>Comparison</li> <li>Fear</li> <li>Lack of knowledge</li> <li>Too much knowledge – spending too much time researching and consuming without action.</li> <li>Avoidance</li> <li>Perfectionism</li> </ul> <p> </p> <h3><strong>What happens when you overthink? You…</strong></h3> <p>…don’t make decisions.</p> <p>…procrastinate.</p> <p>…stay stuck.</p> <p>…don’t grow or advance.</p> <p>…overthink more.</p> <p>…spend more time consuming versus doing.</p> <p>…don’t grow as an individual or business owner.</p> <p>…can’t reach your goals and success becomes less and less likely.</p> <h3><strong>How can you stop overthinking? You can…</strong></h3> <p>…eliminate distractions</p> <p>…ask for help to know the next right steps to take in relation to decisions – there is no shame in asking for the help you need to advance in life and business.</p> <p>…align all decisions with your core values</p> <p>…pray and lean into scripture – 1 Peter 5:7 “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” The Holy Spirit will guide you and direct you if you ask Him to.</p> <p>…stop scrolling on social media – it’s the ultimate comparison trap.</p> <p>…journal – write the <a href= "https://therobyngraham.com/make-a-decision/">decisions</a> you are thinking about and then write negative thoughts, the feelings the thoughts invoke, and the behaviors/action you will take if you have those thoughts and feelings. Then, rewrite the things you are overthinking about and write positive alternative thoughts, the feelings they invoke, and the behaviors/actions you