The Simple Solution to Stop Overthinking
Case Study
As the owner of a gym (that had about 9 different types of classes every day) Lisa was an amazing woman with a ton of energy.
Yet, sometimes she’d start overthinking too much that it would get in the way of her doing what was best for the business.
What about this?
And that?
Or this is better?
While she did eventually take action, it was super draining and took longer than she’d like.
It took TWO words to help her get out of her overthinking. That’s it. Two words.
Once her brain understood this concept, she was able to get out of the overthinking just as fast as she got in.
Thinking Skills
While you are doing any task, you (without even realizing it!) are using your 28 thinking skills.
When the thinking skills you need to use are strong, doing the task happens easily.
If the thinking skill you need to use is weak, doing the task will be a challenge.
The struggle that Lisa had, came from a weak thinking skill of categorizations.
Overthinking
So what exactly does categorizing have to do with overthinking?
I’ll get to that in a moment.
First, I’d like to ask you, what happens when you’re overthinking?
You’re getting worried or dare I say, ‘ too caught up’ on one specific detail.
So often when we recognize this is happening, we tell ourselves, to “stop overthinking” but does that ever work?
No.
‘Cuz your mind is still busy thinking about that one detail.
You are very zoomed in.
Stopping the Overthinking
Instead of telling your brain to stop overthinking, what you want to do is to tell your brain to “Zoom out”, to see the bigger picture.
Now you’re brain has something to focus on, the big picture, not the tiny detail.
The two magic words to get yourself to stop overthinking is “Zoom out.”
Overthinking & Categorizations
Let me now answer your question-
How is overthinking connected to categorizations?
Well, what’s categorizing?
Making groups, right?
The thing with making groups is that there are no rules (unless we make them) as to how big the group can be.
A group can contain 18 emails for the entire campaign, or it can 3 emails as an empty cat section of the campaign.
A group can be 56 including all your staff members or it can be 4 just of your marketing team or it can be a group of 1 your COO.
When you are overthinking, you are focusing on a very minor group, a minor category.
You are very zoomed in.
By Zooming out, you shift your focus to the bigger group, the bigger picture.
Your Challenge
Overthinking often comes from being overly focused on one detail.
Your challenge this week is to use the two magic words of “Zoom Out” whenever you find yourself overthinking.
If you’d like to learn more about categorizations and get more practical ways on how to improve this thinking skill, check out episode 467 or episode 484.
Cheers to Peak Brain Performance!
ST Rappaport, Brain Engineer for ADHDish Business Owners
Hi, I'm ST,
Just like you, I want to get more done in less time.
Most business owners want to grow their business but already got a lot of stress.
At LifePix University we help you optimize your brain to become more efficient and effective while experiencing more inner peace.
Learn more here.
Your Essential Guide
to Cognitive Functions
This guide will give you all you need to start improving your cognitive functions. Learn what all 28 thinking skills are, how they apply to you and what you can do today to begin improving them.
Cognitive Functions Assessment
Thinking is not one big thing. Thinking is made up of 28 parts, called cognitive functions.
Take the FREE assessment to see where each of your cognitive functions are currently at.
How much are your
Thinking skills costing you?
This calculator will figure it out for you in less then 5 minutes.
The Simple Solution to Stop Overthinking
Case Study
As the owner of a gym (that had about 9 different types of classes every day) Lisa was an amazing woman with a ton of energy.
Yet, sometimes she’d start overthinking too much that it would get in the way of her doing what was best for the business.
What about this?
And that?
Or this is better?
While she did eventually take action, it was super draining and took longer than she’d like.
It took TWO words to help her get out of her overthinking. That’s it. Two words.
Once her brain understood this concept, she was able to get out of the overthinking just as fast as she got in.
Thinking Skills
While you are doing any task, you (without even realizing it!) are using your 28 thinking skills.
When the thinking skills you need to use are strong, doing the task happens easily.
If the thinking skill you need to use is weak, doing the task will be a challenge.
The struggle that Lisa had, came from a weak thinking skill of categorizations.
Overthinking
So what exactly does categorizing have to do with overthinking?
I’ll get to that in a moment.
First, I’d like to ask you, what happens when you’re overthinking?
You’re getting worried or dare I say, ‘ too caught up’ on one specific detail.
So often when we recognize this is happening, we tell ourselves, to “stop overthinking” but does that ever work?
No.
‘Cuz your mind is still busy thinking about that one detail.
You are very zoomed in.
Stopping the Overthinking
Instead of telling your brain to stop overthinking, what you want to do is to tell your brain to “Zoom out”, to see the bigger picture.
Now you’re brain has something to focus on, the big picture, not the tiny detail.
The two magic words to get yourself to stop overthinking is “Zoom out.”
Overthinking & Categorizations
Let me now answer your question-
How is overthinking connected to categorizations?
Well, what’s categorizing?
Making groups, right?
The thing with making groups is that there are no rules (unless we make them) as to how big the group can be.
A group can contain 18 emails for the entire campaign, or it can 3 emails as an empty cat section of the campaign.
A group can be 56 including all your staff members or it can be 4 just of your marketing team or it can be a group of 1 your COO.
When you are overthinking, you are focusing on a very minor group, a minor category.
You are very zoomed in.
By Zooming out, you shift your focus to the bigger group, the bigger picture.
Your Challenge
Overthinking often comes from being overly focused on one detail.
Your challenge this week is to use the two magic words of “Zoom Out” whenever you find yourself overthinking.
If you’d like to learn more about categorizations and get more practical ways on how to improve this thinking skill, check out episode 467 or episode 484.
Cheers to Peak Brain Performance!
ST Rappaport, Brain Engineer for ADHDish Business Owners
Hi, I'm ST,
Just like you, I want to be more efficient and effective.
Most entrepreneurs want to grow their business but already got a lot of stress.
At LifePix University we help you rewire your brain to become more efficient and effective while experiencing more inner peace.
Learn more here.
Your Essential Guide
to Cognitive Functions
This guide will give you all you need to start improving your cognitive functions. Learn what all 28 thinking skills are, how they apply to you and what you can do today to begin improving them.
Cognitive Functions Assessment
Thinking is not one big thing. Thinking is made up of 28 parts, called cognitive functions.
Take the FREE assessment to see where each of your cognitive functions are currently at.
How much are your thinking skills costing you?
Find out by using this calculator (for free!)
