All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think, we become.” – The Buddha The act of overthinking is often associated with anxiety; indeed, it isn’t unusual for a person to possess both traits. Though the two “conditions” are rarely mutually exclusive, the “symptoms” are not always the same. It is true that those with anxiety and those that overthink have persistent thoughts. The main difference is that many (not all) overthinkers are known to possess some exceptional abilities. Contrast this with anxiety, which almost always has a negative connotation. In this article, we discuss five benefits of overthinking. In the interest of intellectual honesty, we’ll also go over when you may be overdoing it – and how you can mitigate some of the stress that comes with overthinking. THE 5 BENEFITS OF OVERTHINKING INCLUDE… 1. CREATIVITY In an article published in Trends in Cognitive Sciences, researchers conclude an existing link betwe...
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