What's your overthinking type?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  When your mind starts overthinking, what are you usually thinking about?

  • A.
    What might go wrong
  • B.
    Past conversations or events
  • C.
    Hurt feelings or what others think
  • D.
    How to get it just right
  • E.
    Lots of different thoughts
• 2.
  You have a conversation earlier in the day. Later you find yourself...

  • A.
    Worrying about what might happen because of it
  • B.
    Replaying what you said or what they said
  • C.
    Feeling hurt or worried what they think of you
  • D.
    Analyzing what you could have said to make it perfect
  • E.
    Moving on and getting distracted by a bunch of other thoughts
• 3.
  When faced with a decision, you tend to...

  • A.
    Worry about what could go wrong
  • B.
    Can't quiet the brain until a decision is made
  • C.
    Worry about disappointing others
  • D.
    Try to find the "perfect" choice
  • E.
    Get distracted and have trouble focusing on the decision
• 4.
  Which statement sounds most like you?

  • A.
    I always think about worst-case scenarios.
  • B.
    I can't stop replaying things in my mind.
  • C.
    I take things personally and it's hard for me to let go.
  • D.
    I put a lot of pressure on myself to get things exactly right.
  • E.
    My brain jumps from one thought to another and I can't settle.
• 5.
  When something doesn't go as planned, you're most likely to...

  • A.
    Worry about what it could mean for the future
  • B.
    Replay what happened and what you could have done differently
  • C.
    Feel upset, discouraged, or wonder if others are disappointed in you
  • D.
    Think about all the ways you could have done it better
  • E.
    Move on but quickly start thinking about something else
• 6.
  When you feel stressed, you tend to...

  • A.
    Worry about the future
  • B.
    Replay what happened
  • C.
    Feel overly emotional or take things personally
  • D.
    Focus on what you could have done better
  • E.
    Have lots of racing thoughts
• 7.
  At the end of the day, what would you most like to experience?

  • A.
    Feel less anxious about the future
  • B.
    Let go of the past and move forward
  • C.
    Be less affected by what others think
  • D.
    Feel like "good enough" is enough
  • E.
    A calmer, more focused mind

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Worry Warrior

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  Your brain is always thinking ahead. You tend to get caught in “what ifs,” imagine what could go wrong, and try to prepare for problems before they happen.Your overthinking often comes from a desire to feel safe, prepared, and in control.Try this: When you have a worry:Ask yourself: “What is my brain trying to project me from?"Acknowledge: My brain is trying to keep me safe. This is totally valid.Thank your brain for doing its job. Do not resist the protectionTake action for what is in your control and accept the things you cannot control
• 2.
  Persistent Thinker

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  Your brain has a hard time letting things go. You may replay conversations, revisit things that happened, or think about what you should have said or done differently.Your overthinking often comes from your brain wanting to understand what happened, make sense of it, or get closure.Try this: Help your brain understand by getting clear on the situation.Write down exactly what is bothering you. Let it all out.Identify how these things make you feelValidate your feelings - this is your closure. Your feelings are real and make sense.With intention, choose how you would rather feel and find a thought that that creates that feeling
• 3.
  Deep Feeler

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  You feel things deeply. You may spend a lot of time thinking about relationships, hurt feelings, criticism, or the people you care about.Your overthinking often comes from how deeply you care, connect, and feel.Try this: When emotions start taking over your thoughts, practice self-compassion. Be kind to your caring heart. Caring deeply is a beautiful thing. You are full of life and love. Turn some of that love toward yourself.Talk to yourself like someone you love. Ask, “What would I say to a friend who was feeling this way?” Then offer those same words to yourself.Give yourself permission to feel. You don't have to solve or analyze every emotion. Sometimes you can simply say, “This hurts right now, and I can be kind to myself while I feel it.” Place your hand on your heart and open your heart up to love.
• 4.
  The Perfectionist

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  Your brain wants to get things right. You may overthink details, double-check yourself, keep improving things, or have trouble deciding when something is finally “good enough.”Your overthinking often comes from wanting to do things how they are supposed to be done, high standards, and avoiding discomfort when things are not right.Try this: This may surprise you, but my advice is—DON’T STOP AIMING HIGH.Your high standards are part of what makes you you. You care about doing things well. You don't need to get rid of that.Instead, practice holding two truths at the same time:I can aim for perfection AND be okay with imperfection.
• 5.
  Busy Brain

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  Your brain has a lot going on at once. Thoughts, responsibilities, reminders, ideas, and unfinished tasks can all compete for your attention, making it hard to focus on just one thing.Attention is like a flashlight. Your overthinking can happen when your attention flashlight is spread too wide.Try this: Narrow your flashlight. When everything is competing for your attention, don’t ask your brain to hold it all.Get it out of your head. Write down everything your brain is trying to remember—you don’t have to keep carrying it mentally.Pick ONE thing. Ask, “What needs my flashlight right now?”Make the next step tiny. Instead of “clean the kitchen,” try “put the dishes in the dishwasher.” Give your brain one clear target.Expect your flashlight to wander. When you notice it has moved somewhere else, gently bring it back. Redirecting your attention is the training.