Why I’m glad that I’m an ‘overthinker’

Examining every aspect of a question can be exhausting, but the most amazing insights can be gained that way

The first time I remember someone telling me not to overthink was when I was trying to suss out breastfeeding. Don't overthink it," said my friend, just go with it."

Just going with it" is not something I do. I have to really understand what I'm doing and then I think through almost every possibility and eventuality, like a mind map on steroids. And I plan. When people say things like: Who could have imagined XYZ would happen?" about some entirely predictable outcome, my most common response is I could". I have realised that for most people I am an overthinker, but for me, it is others who underthink. I just think.