How To Stop Overthinking
How Do I Stop Overthinking? When More Thinking Isn't the Answer. The natural world is slowing down. The leaves have fallen. The fields are quiet. The days are growing shorter. Trees are no longer producing new leaves, and many living things are preparing to meet the colder months with fewer resources. They are adapting to the season. We humans, however, often have a complicated relationship with slowing down. We are accustomed to measuring our days by what we accomplish. Movement feels reassuring. Productivity gives us a sense of purpose, sometimes even a sense of worth. So when things slow down, we may become restless. Shouldn't I be doing more? Am I falling behind? What should I be doing next? And when we cannot find a clear way forward, we sometimes…
