Written and Designed by: Khushee Kumar (@khushee_kumar)

Written and Designed by: Khushee Kumar (@khushee_kumar)

Positives:

  1. Well, well, well, as we know that overthinkers tend to judge every situation they come across. Now what happens is, due to this habit, they look for each aspect of the plan, will imagine all the possible outcomes and their consequences and then take a final stand, which in turn makes them mark all the loopholes and avoid it. Which also makes them Creative and Imaginative. Thus, they are good at solving most of the things in their head. This process may take time, but trust me, it's worth it.
  2. Introspection is something that comes to overthinkers naturally. They are the ones confronting themselves. And so, they know how to tackle their emotional outbursts on their own. They do not need a pep talk to calm down; leave them alone for some time.
  3. Over-thinking makes them more compassionate as well. Analyzing anything or anyone makes these people understand and take care of everyone's nature, needs and behaviour. They would be the most empathetic people you can ever find. Sometimes, they would keep themselves aside to help others out.
  4. Now a warning for those who are is in touch with any overthinker. Guys, they remember everything!! They can recall a lot of things from their past observations and events. Never try to fool them. They are always the silent observers around you.

Negatives:

  1. They tend to blame themselves for everything. Quite often, for reasons unknown, you blame yourself. You tend to get angry at yourself, believing that you are the sole reason something has happened. This kind of behaviour can be a potential problem in relationships/friendships. For example, if your partner is busy and is unable to talk to you or inform you, you might start thinking you have done something wrong or maybe they are angry/disappointed with you and; that is why they are avoiding you, whereas that is not the case.
  2. Now blaming themselves for everything makes them worrywart They even spend time fretting about the stuff that they have no control over. They spend a lot of time speculating about the hidden meaning in things people say or events that occur. Sometimes, it is essential, but not always. And through all this, they neglect themselves
  3. They rehash every old conversation and event (good/happy/tragic/quarrel etc.), analyzing what else they could have said or what they shouldn't have said. Now, this is unnecessary and is more of 'wasting time.' They constantly relive their mistakes in their head, which takes them to melancholic depression.
  4. Another is captivating their feelings in the heart. When someone says or acts in a way they don't like, they keep replaying it in their mind. But they won't tell you if they are hurt or if they are in a dilemma. They are in constant fear of losing the people they like. Overthinkers tend to hide something they didn't admire, which makes everything stifling for them.