Overcoming Analysis Paralysis

Overcoming Analysis Paralysis I get overwhelmed making decisions. We have so many choices in the United States. This is awesome and paralyzing all at the same time. When you get stuck in overthinking decisions, it’s called analysis paralysis. The overwhelm can cause us not to decide at all or to let other people make decisions for us. Neither of these are […]

My meditation challenge

My Meditation Challenge

I have a confession. I’ve been really unfocused lately. My brain seems to be spinning. I’m busy and working a lot and yet my unfinished work pile just seems to get bigger. I feel inefficient, scattered, unproductive. Anyone else feeling the same way?   So, I’ve decided to dial up my meditation practice. I’ve believed in meditation for a long time, […]

Signs You Are an Overthinker

Signs You Are an Overthinker

Wondering if you are an overthinker? Overthinking is common among anxious, perfectionists. It is obsessive thinking or ruminating. Signs you are an overthinker include: second-guessing analyzing everything catastrophizing or expecting the worst insomnia trouble making decisions avoid decision-making and prefer someone else does it regret can’t let things go take things personally even when they aren’t perfectionism self-criticism self-doubt and […]

What contributes to anxiety?

What Contributes to Anxiety?: 6 Things You Need to Stop Doing When You Are Anxious

Some of the hallmarks of anxiety are uncontrollable worry, over-thinking, and ruminating. If you suffer from anxiety, you may wonder what contributes to anxiety. These six behaviors can exacerbate anxiety, so you may find it helpful to make changes in these areas.   1. Watching the news: The news is mostly bad news. When I watched the 11 O’clock news […]

How to Stop Overthinking

How to Stop Overthinking By Sharon Martin, LCSW Many of my clients struggle with anxiety. They are smart and driven and can’t “turn off” their brains. Overthinking, or ruminating, is a hallmark of anxiety. Many people find they get stuck in their worries and can’t stop thinking about the same negative things over and over. This post shares a few […]