I tend to overthink a lot and complicate things even before they happen
Oh man, I feel this one deeply. Overthinking is like your brain's way of trying to protect you—it thinks if it just runs through every possible scenario enough times, you'll be ready for anything. But it usually just leaves you exhausted before anything's even happened. Here's something that's helped me and a lot of people I've talked to: when you catch yourself spiraling, ask yourself, "Is this a problem I have right now, or a problem I might have later?" Most of the time, it's the second one. And your brain is TERRIBLE at predicting the future—it almost never plays out the way you imagined. Another thing—give yourself a time limit. Sounds weird, but it works. Tell yourself, "I'm going to think about this for 10 minutes, and then I'm going to do something else." Set a timer if you need to. When it goes off, actually move on. Go for a walk, text a friend, do the dishes. Something physical helps break the loop. And honestly? Sometimes the best move is just to start before you feel ready. Action kills overthinking faster than any mindset trick. You don't need to see the whole staircase—just the next step. You're not broken for thinking this way. You just care, and your brain's trying to keep you safe. But you don't have to let it drive.
