When you’re conscientious and driven, it’s natural to think deeply about situations. However, for many people — especially highly sensitive people, or HSPs <link> — contemplation can quickly trend toward overthinking. It can just as quickly turn into paralyzing anxiety and stress that blocks your productivity and creativity.
Source: Quartz at Work, December 9, 2019. Link. When overthinking seizes you, pause, look at your hand, and brainstorm five other ways to view the situation. Count the possibilities off on each of your fingers. Ask yourself: If I knew everything would work out, how would my view change?
INSIGHTs: Think of your sensitivity as a gift rather than a curse. Changing your self-talk from negative to at least neutral or even positive will transform a burden into an asset.