Overthinking and analyzing has always been something that I was “gifted” at, and like most things, it truly can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, it can be a useful skill when problem solving and reaching desirable outcomes, but it can also lead to stress and mental burnout when you can’t seem to turn it off.
I am currently 5 months postpartum with my third child and I have found myself in a unique season of almost constant overthinking. I believe it stems from some sort of postpartum depression and/or anxiety that I have not treated at this point. So I have currently reached professional status in the realm of overthinking to the point that minor decisions are difficult.
Maybe you’re like me, when at times I find it difficult to manage all of the tabs that are open in my brain. It’s as if the multitude of thoughts, decisions, and tasks are swirling around in my brain. The best thing that I can do is to share those thoughts aloud, but sometimes I feel like a burden. That is where writing has come into play in my life. Journaling has always been a huge help to me. I used to keep a daily journal that was much like a record of my days, however, it began to feel like an obligation so I switched up my method after my father passed away and choose to journal when I am feeling extreme emotions, either really high or really low times.