Why Overthinking Happens & How to Calm It

Overthinking is not a weakness.

It is your mind trying to protect you.

It believes:

“If I analyse everything, I won’t get hurt.”

### Signs:

• Your mind loops the same thoughts

• You rehearse conversations

• You imagine worst-case scenarios

• You can’t stop analysing decisions

### Why it happens:

Your brain is trying to create safety.

Overthinking = survival strategy.

### Gentle steps:

• Write down 3 looping thoughts

• Ask: “Is this a fact or a fear?”

• Choose one tiny action instead of big clarity

• Slow your breathing to calm the nervous system

Clarity comes when your mind feels safe — not pressured.