How I Stopped Overthinking

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  • @ZoeysMusings
    @ZoeysMusings Рік тому +885

    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 🙂

    • @abigailmate5155
      @abigailmate5155 Рік тому +42

      episode 1, how to date productively 😂😂

    • @drealdavidj
      @drealdavidj Рік тому +1

      Hahaha 😊

    • @drealdavidj
      @drealdavidj Рік тому +4

      @@abigailmate5155 that would be a nice topic to talk about.

    • @buckyducky2581
      @buckyducky2581 Рік тому +24

      how to have a productive child making session

    • @abigailmate5155
      @abigailmate5155 Рік тому

      @Alice I have to search for it lol I need it desperately

  • @vergil2
    @vergil2 3 місяці тому +5

    I overthink the things that dont matter and dont think enough about the things that do. Im stuck in a miserable loop socially

  • @yousr9847
    @yousr9847 Рік тому +13

    “Good is better than perfect, because perfect is never done”

  • @kitokid86400
    @kitokid86400 Рік тому +447

    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)

    • @iMak01
      @iMak01 Рік тому +8

      The commenter we don't deserve: saving the day with the chapter outlines. Ty sm!

  • @time4psychology
    @time4psychology Рік тому +27

    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

  • @ThreeTwentyTech
    @ThreeTwentyTech Рік тому +608

    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.

    • @channiedhillon
      @channiedhillon Рік тому +9

      Worry will not end worry.

    • @jamesis360
      @jamesis360 Рік тому +3

      Good one

    • @JanetLee-wh1if
      @JanetLee-wh1if 10 місяців тому +5

      Now I'm overthinking about how much overthinking is too much .. and what is the desired result of stopping the overthinking

    • @QamarAftabVohra
      @QamarAftabVohra 9 місяців тому

      Gn CPCb

    • @Fahodinho
      @Fahodinho 7 місяців тому +2

      wow omg how did i not think of that. thank you for solving this problem.

  • @FinancialShinanigan
    @FinancialShinanigan Рік тому +107

    "Perfection is the enemy of process"
    Hope this quote makes sense, I didn't think too much before typing it

  • @roselinededua
    @roselinededua Рік тому +26

    Fear is a compass! I’ve never thought of this that way but I think it’s brilliant

  • @SpawnPoiint
    @SpawnPoiint Рік тому +79

    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!

  • @manishchitre5130
    @manishchitre5130 Рік тому +11

    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.

  • @khalilahd.
    @khalilahd. Рік тому +146

    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 🙏🏽

  • @lailafayed9743
    @lailafayed9743 Рік тому +9

    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 ☺️☺️

  • @m.vignesh3186
    @m.vignesh3186 Рік тому +636

    Me overthinking while watching this video^

  • @aminiacreativedesign2700
    @aminiacreativedesign2700 Рік тому +15

    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

  • @shivanibhargava6607
    @shivanibhargava6607 Рік тому +35

    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! ❤️

  • @jerinprajan8919
    @jerinprajan8919 Рік тому +74

    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

  • @cristinalee3138
    @cristinalee3138 Рік тому +3

    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)

  • @jamiekoh6113
    @jamiekoh6113 Рік тому +5

    Ali, you always make the perfect videos when I need them most. I've been dealing with bad anxiety after closing new deals that put me in the best monthly financials I've ever had. However, I do client-related work so everything can go away instantly if I'm not performing well enough. It's really frustrating, like I feel incapable of relaxing and needing to work 24/7 to help me feel comfortable I'll wake up with a good monthly income still.

  • @zohalarbabzada9654
    @zohalarbabzada9654 Рік тому +3

    This video came at a perfect moment where I've gone down a spiral of overthinking. This video and these comments have helped!

  • @mcmaschio
    @mcmaschio Рік тому +12

    Insane Production quality as usual Ali 🔥💯 Inspiring stuff 🔥 Much Love ❤️

  • @alimariwankamal1937
    @alimariwankamal1937 Рік тому +7

    The one about experiment really resonated with me because I do it already. Whenever I do it, the results are very wonderful

  • @alifarhat5193
    @alifarhat5193 Рік тому +1

    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 !

  • @mehditate
    @mehditate Рік тому +4

    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 🙏🏽

  • @Akta
    @Akta Рік тому +18

    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 🥹🥹

  • @sonu5002
    @sonu5002 Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much Ali ! ❤️
    I really appreciate every single word you said

  • @nattynoodlenutkin
    @nattynoodlenutkin Рік тому +20

    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!

  • @daviddevlogger
    @daviddevlogger Рік тому +106

    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 ❤️

  • @BeingIntegrated
    @BeingIntegrated Рік тому +16

    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.

  • @imrankhanmac
    @imrankhanmac Рік тому +1

    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

  • @epickid1064
    @epickid1064 Рік тому +3

    I am only in year 8 and I feel motivated by you to work hard and go to cambridge.

  • @kairitukeeru
    @kairitukeeru Рік тому +2

    As usual, Ali brings the gold. I've gotten so much value from this channel I can't believe it's free

  • @lamya9168
    @lamya9168 Рік тому +1

    Ali, you one of a kind! My personality changed since I discovered your channel👌. Thank you.

  • @theaburtofamily9398
    @theaburtofamily9398 Рік тому

    As per usual, your videos always show up at times I need it most. Bravo!

  • @Dare-with-dara12
    @Dare-with-dara12 Рік тому +2

    Really love the new style of video production I can see your growth mindset, keep it up Mr Ali 👏🏾

  • @okokbyebye273
    @okokbyebye273 Рік тому +1

    omggg this is my biggest problem. today when i was overthinking so much i thought i might have a psychosis episode, i thought to myself about how this problem messed up my mind. AND now i came across this video!!! this is defo a sign of the universe. thank you Ali!!!

  • @HollyJaneYT
    @HollyJaneYT Рік тому +2

    Good golly, I needed this. Great video, Ali. Loved the chill vibes, really felt like having a chat with a friend!

  • @OliviaHarrison731
    @OliviaHarrison731 Рік тому +3

    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!

  • @mrnobody3665
    @mrnobody3665 Рік тому +3

    Exactly why we follow Ali. Content is so pragmatic and applicable.

  • @jellystrawberry9183
    @jellystrawberry9183 Рік тому +1

    Ali, your videos have been FIRE lately!! Keep up the good work, sending lots of love!

  • @RacetasClub
    @RacetasClub Рік тому +8

    Brilliant video as always, I will now make sure to try and not overthink everything you said, top notch :)

  • @FrameCrafts
    @FrameCrafts Рік тому +1

    Thank you Ali for this video. Loved it

  • @ayshadiyaah7917
    @ayshadiyaah7917 3 місяці тому

    I love how candid this video is 💚

  • @AyeshMedic
    @AyeshMedic Рік тому +8

    Amazing Content! Now I'm never gonna lag cuz of overthinking, like I did today. I love that Fear is your Compass part because I always thought it the other way around.
    I bet you found ways to keep your audience interacted with your video hence the walk. But your videos are always Interactive. Amazing to see you Grow!
    -Ayesha from Pakistan (Started my Med Channel, inspired by you)

  • @sahi_loch
    @sahi_loch Рік тому +12

    Most of us hinder from expressing our creativity and getting head-on to many things due to overthinking. Managing overthinking benefits us in many ways. Ali this topic is timely. Undoubtedly this will resonate with many of us in the audience

  • @JoyceKao
    @JoyceKao Рік тому +2

    love the tips! very similar to the book "the courage to be disliked" which speaks on a lot of these points

  • @sahithakarapitiya
    @sahithakarapitiya Рік тому +2

    This is very timely and one of the needed topics

  • @apl7090
    @apl7090 Рік тому +2

    Great to see you with life changing thoughts 💜

  • @samk_jg
    @samk_jg Рік тому +1

    I really need that , thanks alot for putting that up !

  • @hugueneaufontus732
    @hugueneaufontus732 Рік тому +1

    I love your videos, Ali! Thank you for inspiring me!

  • @The_Reductionist
    @The_Reductionist Рік тому +2

    Really enjoying these new walking around the office videos. seem a lot more chill - less educational vibes and more 'friend giving you advice' vibes

  • @abfinances
    @abfinances Рік тому +2

    Keep making these informative videos because they really help me & everyone else keep their mental in check💙💙💙

  • @srohitthakur
    @srohitthakur Рік тому +1

    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!

  • @iwillgetayorkie3262
    @iwillgetayorkie3262 Рік тому +1

    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

  • @abfinances
    @abfinances Рік тому +6

    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😭😭💯

  • @akinjude
    @akinjude Рік тому +2

    Thanks Ali, you're really loaded with wisdom 😘

  • @reemked1908
    @reemked1908 4 місяці тому

    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!

  • @bsewall
    @bsewall 3 місяці тому +1

    Great information and I love this conversational filming style. It's very engaging!

  • @etherprince
    @etherprince Рік тому

    Thank you for this video. I have found it hugely helpful. Much appreciated!!

  • @arjunkhandelwal9174
    @arjunkhandelwal9174 Рік тому +4

    This video really helped me start *not overthinking*

  • @Prin.c24
    @Prin.c24 Рік тому +1

    Watching a single video every week is amazing 🌻

  • @robjorgit
    @robjorgit Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @carmenmaria.sp.br.
    @carmenmaria.sp.br. Рік тому

    Your videos are incredibly dynamic even when the subject is overthinking. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @psychicmasteredwin8562
    @psychicmasteredwin8562 Рік тому +1

    Great video, Ali. Blessed Be

  • @stephaniakossman2923
    @stephaniakossman2923 6 місяців тому

    Always explained is such a clear way 😊
    Love it! ❤

  • @galateamiscelanea
    @galateamiscelanea Рік тому +2

    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

    • @galateamiscelanea
      @galateamiscelanea Рік тому +1

      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

  • @rockabillyrevolution
    @rockabillyrevolution Рік тому +1

    timely video for me Ali many thanks!

  • @kendrick1410
    @kendrick1410 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely obsessed with your channel and wtf! This video was amazing 😭

  • @drdentrepair5530
    @drdentrepair5530 Рік тому +1

    Thinking in terms of its an experiment is GOLDEN!

  • @dailydefaults
    @dailydefaults Рік тому +1

    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. 👏

  • @zac99991
    @zac99991 Рік тому +1

    The walking around was great, a dynamic change was nice, like to see how this change pans out.

  • @farkhadof6500
    @farkhadof6500 Рік тому +2

    thank you for everything 🙌

  • @morningstar4816
    @morningstar4816 Рік тому +1

    My man this is just what I needed

  • @mohamedaakil8123
    @mohamedaakil8123 Рік тому +2

    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 ❤️

  • @saroz9090
    @saroz9090 Рік тому +2

    I really needed this!!!

  • @mgbeats2025
    @mgbeats2025 Рік тому

    Bro, your videos are amazing! Thank you for what you do!

  • @imposingmedicine1925
    @imposingmedicine1925 Рік тому +4

    Once again another great video from Ali abdaal, needed this so bad before my medical residency licensing exam because I have started to overthink a lot now😂

  • @healthy_palace
    @healthy_palace 3 місяці тому

    Glad UA-cam recommend me to watch this video today! I need this!

  • @BortPimpson
    @BortPimpson Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @themelissalaurie
    @themelissalaurie Рік тому +19

    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?'

  • @nonisoul
    @nonisoul Рік тому +1

    I like the idea of "Experiment", it really removes all that pressure. Thanks!

  • @rasilkaa
    @rasilkaa 2 місяці тому

    Very helpful! Thank you so much! ❤

  • @annaforanna595
    @annaforanna595 Рік тому +1

    I love this new filming type

  • @incianali
    @incianali Рік тому +1

    Amazing video Ali!!! Thanks for the tips. :)) Along with treating things as experiments, sometimes treating them as checkpoints in a game is also helpful.

  • @rafiulalam2390
    @rafiulalam2390 Рік тому +2

    Simple. Just listen to Not Overthinking !!

  • @rayandsammy
    @rayandsammy Рік тому +4

    Wow right on time. I am an overthinker and these are valuable lessons. Thank you

    • @rebeccabeecoaching
      @rebeccabeecoaching Рік тому

      Beautiful! I also recommend getting connected to body awareness - overthinking is driven by nervous system dysregulation.

  • @lucam7790
    @lucam7790 Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @PerfumegirlAdaeze
    @PerfumegirlAdaeze Рік тому +2

    I just couldn’t STOP thinking about where next you’d go to in your studio 😅 I’m definitely distracted by it

  • @himanshuhimansh1447
    @himanshuhimansh1447 Рік тому +1

    GREAT WAY OF EXPLANATION,ALSO AWAITED TOPIC DISCUSSED BY YOU TODAY

  • @roselinededua
    @roselinededua Рік тому +3

    I’m excited for today’s video

  • @scottwible1532
    @scottwible1532 Рік тому +1

    Great ideas. I also like to use fear setting, as described by Tim Ferris, to pull the trigger on scary decisions.

  • @CtMiraAziz
    @CtMiraAziz Рік тому +1

    "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

  • @alanCandanedo
    @alanCandanedo Рік тому +1

    thank u Ali, theses advices are really great and I will take into account in my future decisions . 😁

  • @Yenu912
    @Yenu912 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for your valuable advice 💝👌

  • @BilalFazalShaikh
    @BilalFazalShaikh Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @gavinbrinck
    @gavinbrinck Рік тому

    thank you ! you're amazing *peace*

  • @shinthantwinminthu
    @shinthantwinminthu Рік тому +1

    My biggest inspiration ever 🙌

  • @shsshshhs1974
    @shsshshhs1974 Рік тому +2

    as soon as i saw ali post i clicked in.. didnt overthink it

  • @legendofchrono
    @legendofchrono 3 місяці тому

    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.

  • @HighOnLifeInCanada
    @HighOnLifeInCanada Рік тому +2

    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.

  • @debjyotipaul7831
    @debjyotipaul7831 Рік тому +1

    Much needed video ✨