Overthinking

While simplicity can lead to innovative thinking, complexity is often used to impress rather than to help.

Complexity is not all bad. Some complexity is desirable. When things are too simple, it is often boring. The ideal level of complexity is a moving target - the more e...

When we spend too much of our time analysing problems, we often end up with more questions than answers. Consistently overthinking can cause a range of symptoms such as insomnia, trouble concentrating and a lack of energy. In turn, it leads to further worries and finally becomes ...

The strategies we use to calm down often cause more harm and lead to more overthinking. Unhelpful strategies include:

• Constantly looking out for threats: For example, in health, you look for signs of illness in excess, leading to more health-related concerns.