I Am an Overthinker

I am an overthinking person. In modern times, I find that the word “overthinking” carries a negative connotation, where a person is a victim of repetition of thoughts and analysis. I find

that society portrays the word as an image of an overwhelmed or anxious person at a cluttered desk, head hunched down, and feeling lost in life, and I heavily oppose this. I find myself safer when I overthink my concerns than when I have loose thoughts. I believe overthinking to be a process in which one secures a deeper understanding of a subject. I feel as if the societal norm of reducing overthinking has not only led to less stress but discouraged productivity, as overthinking provides adequate preparation for a situation where knowledge is most needed. Although I could not confidently say that it has never been a negative element in my life, promoting the impracticality and avoidance of overthinking would be an understatement at the least.

I am an overthinking person. I am not confused or suffering from any conditions. I am not creating unnecessary thoughts that distract me from my primary purpose. I am willing to overthink as much as possible to generate a successful output. Although I find that many of my companions and acquaintances discourage me from overthinking because of their view of it as an endless cycle, I find those concerns hard to comprehend. When has continuous preparation and growth yet to lead to success? When has going over an obstacle not been more efficient than going under it? Throughout my experiences, it has only reassured my grasp on subjects that would otherwise leave me anxious and uncertain about my future. My constant overthinking of how my future life will live constantly reminds me that I need to stay productive in order to live the life that I desire. I have been overthinking since childhood, and I only find it opening new ideas.

I am an overthinking person. I noticed that those unwilling to sacrifice even a slight disruption to their mental health find ways to criticize the concept of overthinking rather than to

reduce recurring problems. I always wonder how these people do not find themselves lethargic, as they will eventually face consequences in which they will struggle to discover a solution to their problems in frustration. Those who deny overthinking as a factor in their accomplishments have unknowingly taken it as an advantage. I find many who oppose overthinking also often use the phrase “just in case,” which is also a technique of putting extra effort into securing and ensuring the outcome to ease the mind, similar to overthinking.

I am an overthinking person. I believe overthinking has been a methodology to boost preparation for the worst possible outcomes, a process to a deeper understanding. If I had

started underthinking in a significant situation, I would regret my choices, which I had lazily made earlier, while overthinking would have ensured that my chances were at best in the most risky situations. Along with many other thoughts that society believes to consider overthinking, “what ifs” can prevent one from facing an inescapable obstacle.

I like being an overthinking person. I proudly embrace my identity as an overthinking person, besides what others believe. When controlled effectively, overthinking can be a tool to navigate life’s complexity. However, I do not care for the societal perception that overthinking individuals are drowning in excessive analysis and plagued by anxiety. I never find it to be the debilitating force society often portrays. I am an overthinking person and stand proudly unburdened, as I’m only using it as a tool for success.