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The Bright Side of Overthinking: When Your Mind Becomes Your Superpower
The perks of having a mind that won’t shut up
In my previous piece, I opened the window into the chaos of an overthinker's mind—a place where thoughts echo, multiply and sometimes suffocate. But that's only half of the story. Overthinking also holds some hidden gifts, and today I will share with you how this mental whirlwind can become your secret strength.
Overthinking can give you an intrusive kind of intelligence that often comes from years of observing, reflecting, analyzing—and yes, overthinking. Gradually, you reach a point where you don't need to involve yourself deeply or analyze a situation like you once used to. Somehow, you know from experience that what you're feeling is true—and it’s not magic. It's the result of the mental work your mind has done in the background.
You think things through—really through.
How many times do you encounter people who say, “You know, I destroyed my life just because of that one decision,” or “I should’ve thought before doing that,” or “I didn't expect the result to be this bad. If I knew, I’d never have done that”? These are all signs of impulsiveness. But when you overthink a situation, you become someone who doesn’t just make decisions—you…
