How I Stopped Overthinking
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
- Overthinking has nearly stopped me starting a business, starting a channel and asking my future wife out on a first date. In this video, I'm going to be going through 5 practical strategies that helped me stop overthinking. Enjoy 😃
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I overthink the things that dont matter and dont think enough about the things that do. Im stuck in a miserable loop socially
That's the exact problem I'm facing 🤦🥲
What’s the solution for it?
@@kalam_29 stoicism is a good way to help. Ive been feeling better after learning some stoicism (im like 30% better im getting there)
Stoicism requires dedication to learn so unless youre serious
1:17 Facts " the problem is that we struggle with acting too slow because we are stuck in our heads trying to overthink all the time "
Thank you Ali
Thanks for the excellent tips, Ali!
0:33 - What is Overthinking?
4:32 - Thinking in terms of "Experiments"
5:48 - Thinking in terms of "Expected Value"
7:58 - Fear is Your Compass
8:52 - The Foundation of Consistent Action
10:49 - Mental Board Advisors (MBA)
The commenter we don't deserve: saving the day with the chapter outlines. Ty sm!
“Good is better than perfect, because perfect is never done”
The best way to stop overthinking is understanding that no amount of overthinking will lead to positive results. In fact, all it will do is cause more stress and anxiety for yourself, more likely leading to the problem only getting worse.
Worry will not end worry.
Good one
Now I'm overthinking about how much overthinking is too much .. and what is the desired result of stopping the overthinking
Gn CPCb
wow omg how did i not think of that. thank you for solving this problem.
Future wife?! We're going to have a "how to have a productive bachelor party/wedding" series soon 😁🎉So true that social threats get us all wound up. Viewing things as an experiment takes off a lot of pressure because you're focusing more on the process than the end result. I like that mental board of advisors thinking. Great video, Ali 🙂
episode 1, how to date productively 😂😂
Hahaha 😊
@@abigailmate5155 that would be a nice topic to talk about.
how to have a productive child making session
@Alice I have to search for it lol I need it desperately
I’ve been an overthinker my whole life too so it’s really cool to see someone I look up to discuss this and explain how to move through it. I’ve been talking myself through these moments of paralysis but these tips seem much more helpful so thank you! I’ll give them a try 🙏🏽
You are everywhere!
I literally see u everywhere
Yeah u r everywhere girl!!!!!!
@@avidhossanmansur9830 so are you lmaooo.
Check if you have adhd.
This is very valuable advice. It’s easy to overthink and completely lose track of your end goal. This can be detrimental to your future. Thanks Ali!
I received the notification just after finishing writing my daily morning pages where I made a promise to my self to stop over thinking and start the project I wanted to start a month ago.
And because of over thinking I kept procrastinating and telling myself I'm still not good enough and I need more time to work on the project, despite knowing that I only get better when I do a certain thing multiple times, but I was afraid of starting anyhow.
Thank you so much for this video, it gave me a huge push and made me realize that I won't gain anything by over thinking. Thanks again ☺️☺️
Fear is a compass! I’ve never thought of this that way but I think it’s brilliant
these angles are really making me feel like a bee that happens to be in the room while you prepare for your monologue...
"Perfection is the enemy of process"
Hope this quote makes sense, I didn't think too much before typing it
Progress
This happen with me
Crazy part about your new video structure is that you’re subliminally making us use the “memory palace technique” to remember the different points as you sit at various places around the office. genius, man. Haven’t seen that done before. 👏
This video came at a perfect moment where I've gone down a spiral of overthinking. This video and these comments have helped!
Me overthinking while watching this video^
😭😭 same
Me loool the struggle is real 🙈
Same
Same problem😂
😂😭 Inception of the overthinking
Awesome! Having been suffered from anxiety I know the root cause of it is overthinking to get to the exact outcome when in turn we actually don't have control over our results.
Future wife!!!!! I’ve been celebrating all your milestones through the years and look up to you as an elder brother, and this makes me so happy from the core of my heart ahhhh a massive massive congratulations to you and her Ali! ❤️
00:01 5 practical strategies to stop overthinking
01:42 Overthinking can lead to analysis paralysis and stop us from pursuing our dreams.
03:24 Overthinking stems from fear of social risks.
05:06 Approaching life with wonder and curiosity
06:42 Focus on positive expected value for decision-making
08:21 Fear is my compass for growth
09:53 Overthinking can hinder taking consistent action
11:30 Replace bias towards overthinking with bias towards action
Thankfully, UA-cam reads my mind and browser history so I can get recommendations like this.
Just what I needed. In under 15 minutes. Thank you.
Usually I watch subscribed channels whenever I am free. But now I have made it a habit to watch yours daily. Sharing with friends and family as well.
Thanks. You are awesome bro
I feel very inspired by you, I have been struggling with things inside for a long time, this year I separated from the person I loved the most in my life and I am trying to change
I left my studies at 17 due to anxieties that I had due to previous insecurities and abuses,I try to fight again but I'm scared
As usual, Ali brings the gold. I've gotten so much value from this channel I can't believe it's free
I always wanted to start a UA-cam channel and kept overthinking it to the point that I never started until 3 months ago. Now i am glad I’m in the space 🙏🏽
Thanks!
Great information and I love this conversational filming style. It's very engaging!
1.Think in terms of experiment
2.Think in terms of expected value
3.Fear is your compass
4.Foundation of consistent action
5.Mental board of advisors
Are you reading my mind? I was literally sat here thinking I need to work out how to stop overthinking when your video popped up. I need to watch intently now! Thank you!
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I was consultant plastic surgeon in Pakistan and currently working as CF in NHS. When I was your age I used to teach and guide my younger co-workers, now I see your video for guidance for me.
I'm making some changes recently and taking some (what I perceive to be) risks. I've never been happy about overthinking and paralyzing myself out of doing something, it's always made me feel worse. There hasn't been one situation I can think of where I've backed out of something because of fear or overthinking and been like "Man, I'm so much better off!".
This was an incredibly helpful video. Thinking in terms of experiments and positive EV kind of blows my mind a bit. I've also recently heard from others how fear of something generally means that's the thing you want to be paying attention to, not running from.
Awesome video, thank you.
This talking while walking around style is working magic 👍
I can’t even imagine you being an overthinker because of how chilled you are (vs me being super neurotic and overthinking everything) so it’s good to hear you talk about this 😊 also future wife, that is so cute 🥹🥹
The concept of Hidden Time Wealth blew my mind. It’s like finding a cheat code for productivity and defeating procrastination.
This video really helped me start *not overthinking*
"whenever I'm scared of doing something it's probably the right thing".....that words make me think maybe everything that me scare to start doing is right thing
Hello Ali!
I've missed your chill videos that start like this... You walking in, with a mug, seeing the plants and such. Thank you Ali for this...
This truly feels like hanging out with a pal in the living room chatting it up about personal experiences a.k.a. Overthinking
The coincidence is unreal. Was listening to your "Not Overthinking" podcast, and had some "how not to overthink" vids recommended to me. Decided to give one a watch, went down a rabbit hole and here we are haha. Full circle
It's not really a coincidence, it's Google's algorithm haha It can do good if you're watching the right content!
I like the idea of "Experiment", it really removes all that pressure. Thanks!
The walking around was great, a dynamic change was nice, like to see how this change pans out.
Fantastic advice! I just applied it 2 mins after I listened to the video. I was so apprehensive about a job role that I might be considered for. It was completely out of my comfort zone and experience. But then I thought it could be a great Experiment! Suddenly my anxiety got replaced by curiosity!
Watching a single video every week is amazing 🌻
I love this new filming type
Thanks
Hidden Time Wealth is so unique. I can’t believe I hadn’t heard about it sooner. It’s amazing how life-changing this can be for anyone battling procrastination.
Three things:
1) I really needed this
2) Production quality is top notch, keeps getting better wow
3) Future wife?! Sheesh I’ve been with this channel a long time
The way Hidden Time Wealth dives into the concept of productivity is mind-blowing. Hidden Time Wealth tips are pure gold, and I wish more people knew about them.
"Let me awkwardly hold this glass and move to the next identical table for no reason"
thanks for saving me from overthinking
I just couldn’t STOP thinking about where next you’d go to in your studio 😅 I’m definitely distracted by it
I see that Ali is trying to move around in the video which makes it more interesting! Ali had tweeted a typeform for suggestions and I had suggested that moving around and changing the background will make the audience wanting to watch the video... Happy to see a change!
Ali, you one of a kind! My personality changed since I discovered your channel👌. Thank you.
The one about experiment really resonated with me because I do it already. Whenever I do it, the results are very wonderful
I am only in year 8 and I feel motivated by you to work hard and go to cambridge.
Glad UA-cam recommend me to watch this video today! I need this!
Someone help this man find where he wants to sit
Jokes aside, great as always!
Absolutely obsessed with your channel and wtf! This video was amazing 😭
Hey Adil, your channel is an absolute ocean of positive knowledge without any marketing and pure bliss. Keep up the great work and content. I love seeing your videos.
Thanks - who’s Adil?
@@aliabdaal sorry but my phone misspelled your name Ali
Hi just want to say that many times ruminating is emotionally driven… there can be an uncomfortable feeling and our mind jumps in to try to either make us feel better or dwell on that feeling and feed more into it. So shifting from our mind and into our body sensations can actually be really helpful and grounding and even illuminating. When we ignore our feelings our body often starts shouting at us to get our attention, so just listening to what our body is saying, acknowledging the feelings and fears, can be very clarifying and soothing.
Exactly why we follow Ali. Content is so pragmatic and applicable.
Ali pumping out content like a god
Thinking in terms of its an experiment is GOLDEN!
started to build my channel and indeed i notice my own overthinking on not only subjects but what to include and not to include in a video. did just release video that did better then expected. happy with that.
Really enjoying these new walking around the office videos. seem a lot more chill - less educational vibes and more 'friend giving you advice' vibes
I am a wellness coach and have all of my clients work in weekly experiments instead of goals. It helps a lot in terms of letting go of feelings of shame or "failure." You can't fail an experiment!
Your tips are always motivating and inspiring but the sad part is that I know that I can watch all these videos but I will still overthink & procrastinate😭😭💯
omg the part about consistency blew my mind
1. Treat new experiences like an experiment
2. What is the worst that can happen if x doesn’t work out vs the best that can happen if it does
3. Over thinking is okay as long as it’s on top of consistent action (back 2 basics)
Love the way you formatted this video where you are just causally walking around as for me it sort of helps me stay in tune with the video. The idea of expected value is something I'm going to definitely try to implement because looking back I think if I had use this idea in the past then I would have done a lot more things that I currently have. Thank you !
I think overthinking is such a big problem and a lot of people often don't know they're doing it or have an issue. I find that meditation helps, also writing things down, but also just having awareness and asking yourself 'why do I keep going back to this? And what do I need to do to stop this thought cycling through my head?'
Thnkz brother that's really helpful to me. Bcz last few days I'm over thinking a lot about my higher studies this give me a relief 😌 thank a lot for that ❤️
Ali my take on overthinking is whatever is going on or is going to happen is just for a short period of time and it ease my stress and helps me stop overthinking
Thinking of decision making as a sort of EV really helps to put things into the perspective of possibilities of positives rather than the negatives. That actually helped me a lot today.
as soon as i saw ali post i clicked in.. didnt overthink it
you are literally one of the board of advisors in my head
Wow right on time. I am an overthinker and these are valuable lessons. Thank you
Beautiful! I also recommend getting connected to body awareness - overthinking is driven by nervous system dysregulation.
This new format of constantly getting up and sitting in a new place every 30 sets is really stressing me out and not letting me focus on the content of the video. I'm too busy thinking about why anyone would do this, so many unanswered questions....
Is this just me?
Brilliant video as always, I will now make sure to try and not overthink everything you said, top notch :)
Really it's one of my favorite videos , I like it so much that's why because of you encourage I have opened my self improvement channel thanks bro
I loved the background music and feel to this video, it was very calming and great to help keep me in the present moment. It was also great advice but I already knew it would be :) thank you!
Ali, your videos have been FIRE lately!! Keep up the good work, sending lots of love!
Good golly, I needed this. Great video, Ali. Loved the chill vibes, really felt like having a chat with a friend!
love the tips! very similar to the book "the courage to be disliked" which speaks on a lot of these points
I hope you can add the subtitle for all videos. Because so many people who may be interested in the information you provided have been not good at listening English. Thanks so much!
I like when Ali get's his steps in mid-video.
Really love the new style of video production I can see your growth mindset, keep it up Mr Ali 👏🏾
You can't give up now, it's just a season. Whatever you are going through. No matter how hard it is... It will pass. Better days are coming ahead ❤️
Thank you. ❤🩹
I love this so much ❤️ ive always overthinked about contributing in class and tis has made my grades be average but now im not afraid, im smart anyways
it was really helpful for a overthinker like me . especially the idea of experiments is great!!
I love how candid this video is 💚
Your videos are incredibly dynamic even when the subject is overthinking. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Emma Gannon's book on Sabotage also explores perfectionism. Through the help of your videos and her book I've finally leaned into the process and started my UA-cam channel!
I'm definitely taking your advice considering that you have a podcast literally called "Not ovethinking"
I really need that , thanks alot for putting that up !
Nice loos and casual feel in this video.
As per usual, your videos always show up at times I need it most. Bravo!
THE FOLDED TITLES MAKING MY EYES GO BLIND
I don’t overthink to be honest but always nice to see a new Ali explainer :)
I really needed this video badly! Currently undergoing psychological therapy & this video will be a great help to get over my stress & anxiety. Thanks, Ali. ❤️
Getting a love from Ali on my birthday is awesome!
Hey how are you doing now I'm also suffering from overthinking
Man thank you so much for the video and the way you explained and helped me to get over it!! thank you so so much!
I am pretty now, I will not overthink about getting started with my business now!
I believe the MBA technique @11:00 was originally sourced through Napoleon Hill's 1937 book THINK AND GROW RICH. That book was required reading for me back in college, a great read that belongs in every library of all avid readers like yourself, Ali. Sister to that book is Napoleon's other great read THE LAW OF SUCCESS. Orne Publishing, LLC produced in 2010 a beautiful hardback of that book in its original 1925 edition.
The newer books of today are really rehashed versions from books of old. Principles never die, but seem to age well with time like wine.
GREAT WAY OF EXPLANATION,ALSO AWAITED TOPIC DISCUSSED BY YOU TODAY