9. Replace what-if with what-now
- “What if” thoughts are infinite.
- “What now” is grounded.
Bring yourself back to the actionable present.
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Overthinking isn’t intelligence ; it’s a glitch. You’re not gaining insight. You’re just replaying thoughts like a broken track. This isn’t about “thinking less.” It’s about thinking clearer.
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