Are you overthinking your way out of feeling?

Overthinking starts innocently enough: a desire to understand, to prepare, or to solve. But, as thinking spirals, it becomes a self-made labyrinth.

Have you ever caught yourself dissecting every word from a conversation, replaying moments over and over, only to realize you haven’t actually felt anything but anxiety? If this sounds familiar, you might be overthinking your way out of feeling. It’s like building walls of thoughts so tall that your emotions are left scrambling for daylight.

The trap of analysis

Overthinking starts innocently enough: a desire to understand, to prepare, or to solve. But, as thinking spirals, it becomes a self-made labyrinth. I've been there—untangling every possibility, what-if, or hidden meaning, until any real feeling gets masked by mental noise. The more we analyze, the less we’re present in the moment. Suddenly, it’s hard to identify what’s truly in our hearts.

When we’re consumed by head-based problem-solving, emotional signals get interpreted as puzzles, not messages. Emotions aren’t riddles to solve—they’re experiences to feel. But when we drift into the comfort of logic, vulnerability slips away, and we lose our emotional connection, both with ourselves and others.

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Learning how to pause

The antidote? Practice pausing. Being intentional about stopping the mental whirlwind isn’t easy, especially when anxiety or self-doubt creeps in. I remind myself to ask, “What am I really feeling right now?” This shift from thinking to sensing might bring discomfort—but it’s also how we rediscover genuine emotion.

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In these moments, try grounding techniques: breathe deeply, notice your body, or even name the feeling aloud. Accept that feelings are fleeting and that they don’t demand fixing—just noticing. Giving emotions room allows understanding and healing to happen naturally, rather than through endless over-analysis.

Let’s remember: your mind is a wonderful tool, but your heart deserves a voice too. Slow down, let thoughts quiet, and learn to feel again.

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