“I’m an Over-Thinker”

Another common thought box is:

"I am an over-thinker."

Some thoughts that might circle around in this box are:

"Ugh why can't I stop thinking about this?"

"People are going to think I am weird if I ask another question."

"I am obsessing over this."

"I don't need all this information."

"Why can't I just make a decision already?"

"I am a worrier."

"I always think about things too much."

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You can still learn to recognize when you are stuck in the details and aren't moving to action without labeling or judging yourself as an "over-thinker." It's ok to want details and to know what's going on! Just watch for when those thoughts become negative and cause anxiety instead of giving you positive momentum.

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A new box to examine might be:

"I am a careful and deliberate person and I like to have good information."

Some thoughts that might go in this box are:

"It's good to ask questions."

"I make better decisions when I know what's going on."
"Maybe me asking this question will help others."

"I am good at listing out all the pros and cons and looking at all the angles."

"The world needs deep thinkers."

"Details are important."

"I feel happier and more confident when I have spent time considering my options."