Overthinking is the bane of decision-making. This how to cut back on constantly analyzing things
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Overthinking
We often assume that the smartest people in school with the highest grades will become successful. While it may be so, it doesn't mean they will not suffer from anxiety or self-doubt. Others seem always to hold themselves back and not take the action needed to reach their highest potential.
The common thread is the influence of their minds. People override their gut instincts and forego many good opportunities because they want to explore and understand all the outcomes before making a call.
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Developing your intuition
The gut instinct and the analytical mind are powerful allies.
Intuition will allow you to act more quickly and effectively. It is developed through experience and practice. Then, instead of analysing hundreds of opportunities, your intuition lets you narrow it down to one or two that you can analyse.
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Understand the flow state
It is important to pursue the flow state at work, where you are so intensely focused on the task in front of you that you lose track of time. Many people feel most productive, creative and happy in this state.
You cannot enter this state by overthinking. People who are experienced at entering a flow state have learned to quiet their minds first with relaxation rituals, whether through meditation or walking.
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Avoid a routine of "think repacing 'do'
Many people will rather think about doing something than actually doing it. How many people have been "thinking" about starting a business or "thinking" about leaving their job for years?
If we only think and plan, we feel safe within our comfort zone. But this is not helpful. At work, you improve and grow by taking action.
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