How to Stop Overthinking and Start Living in the Moment

"Overthinking ruins you. Ruins the situation, twists things around, makes you worry, and makes everything much worse than it is." - Unknown

You have a presentation to give at work and spend hours preparing and rehearsing it, even though you already know the material well. You worry about every little detail, like the font size on your slides or the exact wording of your introduction, even though these things are unlikely to make a big difference in the overall success of your presentation. As a result, you might become so focused on these details that you lose sight of the big picture and feel overwhelmed and stressed, which can ultimately hurt your performance.

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In this case, I want you to please trust your abilities and focus on delivering the material clearly and confidently rather than getting bogged down in unnecessary details.

Overthinking can be a bad thing because it can lead to unnecessary stress, anxiety, and even depression. When we overthink, we tend to dwell on negative thoughts and scenarios, making us more anxious and stressed. It can also prevent us from making decisions or taking action, as we may become paralyzed by our thoughts. Additionally, overthinking can cause problems that don't exist, making us feel even more stressed and anxious. Ultimately, finding a balance between thinking things through and not getting caught up in our thoughts is essential.

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Here are some ways to avoid overthinking:

1. Practice mindfulness meditation: This technique can help you to focus on the present moment and stop your mind from wandering.

2. Distract yourself: Engage in activities that require your full attention, such as reading, exercising, cooking, or spending time with loved ones.

3. Challenge your thoughts: When you catch yourself overthinking, question the validity of your thoughts. Are they based on facts or assumptions?

4. Set aside time for reflection: Instead of letting your thoughts consume you throughout the day, set aside a specific time each day to reflect and process your thoughts.

5. Seek help if needed: If overthinking interferes with your daily life, consider seeking help from a mental health professional.

Remember that everyone sometimes overthinks, but it's important to recognize when it's becoming a problem and take steps to address it.

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Marc LeVine is a Syracuse (NY) University graduate with a degree in Industrial Psychology; Marc is currently a Talent Acquisitions Manager at Thermo Systems. He received the Excellence in Talent Acquisitions Award from HR Awards in 2021.

Marc's prior employment includes senior Human Resources and Staffing Industry management roles with Edgewood Properties in Piscataway, NJ; Brickforce Staffing in Edison, NJ; InfoPro Inc. in Woodbridge, NJ and Plainsboro, NJ; and Harvard Industries in Farmingdale, NJ; a former Fortune 500 company. He also served as Director of Human Resources for New Jersey Press, the parent company of the Asbury Park Press, Home News and Tribune, and WKXW-NJ101.5. Earlier in his career, Marc served as Director of Career Services and Placement at Union Technical Institute in Eatontown and Neptune, NJ. In addition, Marc owned and operated Integrity Consulting Associates, a New Jersey-based Human Resources and Social Media Marketing firm, for 11 years. Marc also served as Council President in his Freehold Borough, NJ hometown.