Psychology of Overthinking: Why Your Mind Won't Shut Up (And How to Make It)

Your mind won't shut up at 2 a.m.? This video breaks down the psychology of overthinking, why your brain gets stuck in mental loops, and three science-backed moves to end them, without becoming a different person. 🧠 What you'll learn: Mind wandering vs. rumination The 4 overthinking traps: rumination vs. problem-solving, "why" vs. "how," chasing certainty, and keeping the loop in your head 3 practical moves: close the tab on paper, switch the question and the voice, and schedule your worry (worry postponement) 📚 Research mentioned: Killingsworth & Gilbert, Susan Nolen-Hoeksema, Edward Watkins, Masicampo & Baumeister, Ethan Kross, Thomas Borkovec. 💬 Question of the day: Which of the 4 traps is yours? Tell me in the comments. 👍 Like, share with someone who can't turn their mind off, and subscribe with notifications on. #overthinking #stoptheloop #stopoverthinking #psychology #rumination #anxiety #mentalhealth #racingthoughts #worry #selfimprovement #cbt #mindset #psychologyfacts #anxietyrelief