The Real Reason You Can't Stop Overthinking (And How I Stopped)

If you overthink everything, there's a reason you do it. And a way to stop. In this video, I break down why overthinking happens, how it keeps you stuck and the tips that actually helped me change it. Alex Partridge joins me to share his expert advice too. Like and subscribe for a new video every Sunday 💙 00:00 - Introduction 01:07 - Understanding the root causes of overthinking 03:22 - Balancing risk management and irrational fear 05:04 - Navigating change and the fear of judgment 07:31 - Event preparation 08:52 - Practical tips and exposure therapy 13:58 - Expert advice from Alex Partridge 14:53 - Outro and channel updates Check out my new book Am I Normal?: https://tinyurl.com/f78r3bje Check out The Stompcast 🥾 https://linktr.ee/stompcast Alcohol-Free Related Episodes: Neuroscientist Nicole Vignola - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Author of ‘The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober’, Catherine Gray - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Chef Tom Kerridge - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Download The Men's Mental Fitness App Be.Mettle here https://linktr.ee/mettleapp Order my latest book ‘The Mind Manual’ 💙 https://tinyurl.com/mt7fhkze Interested in a hearing more about mental fitness? I also do speaking engagements on all things mental health and productivity. Find out more here: https://www.dralexgeorge.co.uk/mental.... Order my children’s book 'A Better Day' 📚 https://tinyurl.com/bdeh9vkr 12 books that will change your life*  1.⁠ ⁠The Power of Now - Eckhart Tolle https://amzn.to/44mFeB3  2.⁠ ⁠Atomic Habits - James Clear https://amzn.to/4kZpA5C  3.⁠ ⁠The Mind Manual - Dr Alex George (sorry not sorry) https://amzn.to/4k42fOH  4.⁠ ⁠Feel Good Productivity - Ali Abdaal https://amzn.to/4kY13hn  5.⁠ ⁠The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober - Catharine Gray https://amzn.to/3ZMOOM0  6.⁠ ⁠The Chimp Paradox - Professor Steve Peters https://amzn.to/44in4Af  7.⁠ ⁠Attached: Are you Anxious, Avoidant or Secure? - Amir Levine and Rachel Heller https://amzn.to/4kcfCg2  8.⁠ ⁠ADHD Living Without Brakes - Martin Kutscher https://amzn.to/4n9q76m  9.⁠ ⁠The Psychology of Money - Morgan Housel https://amzn.to/4nomr0W 10.⁠ ⁠Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before - Dr Julie Smith https://amzn.to/3ZPe1p7 11.⁠ ⁠And How Does That Make You Feel? - Joshua Fletcher https://amzn.to/468NuHa 12.⁠ ⁠Why We Sleep - Matthew Walker https://amzn.to/4elRENV *Please note that some of these links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for your support!