Let me guess…
You spend more time thinking about doing the thing than actually doing the thing.
You rehearse conversations in your head like it’s a TED Talk.
You rewrite a message 7 times, then still don’t send it.
You open your to-do list… and suddenly want to disappear into Netflix.
Yeah. Been there.
Overthinking feels productive—like you're preparing, optimizing, being careful.
But in reality? It’s just fear in disguise.
And here's the wild part:
You can start breaking this loop in just 60 seconds a day.
🧠 The One-Minute Reset That Changed Everything
Every time I catch myself spiraling into indecision, I do this:
Step 1: Set a 1-minute timer.
Step 2: Ask myself:
“What’s the next smallest step I can take—right now?”
That’s it.
No overanalyzing.
No 5-year plan.
Just the tiniest next move.
Examples:
Writing feels overwhelming? → I just open the doc and write one ugly sentence.
Can’t decide which task to tackle? → I pick one randomly and give it 5 minutes.
Stuck on a tough message? → I type the first draft and hit send before I chicken out.
Here’s what happens:
→ The anxiety shrinks.
→ The fog clears.
→ Momentum kicks in.
You go from stuck in thought → to moving in action.
🧩 Why This Works (Even If You Think It Won’t)
Interrupts the overthinking loop
Shifts focus from outcome to action
Builds confidence with tiny wins
Your brain loves finishing things.
Even tiny ones.
That hit of progress? It’s addictive. It fuels your next move.
💡 Pro Tip: Stack It with an Existing Habit
Want to make this stick? Attach it to something you already do daily:
After your morning coffee ☕
Before opening your inbox 📥
Right before bed 😴
You don’t need a new system. Just 60 seconds of clarity a day.
Real Talk
You’re not lazy. You’re not broken.
You’re just caught in your head—and you don’t have to stay there.
You don’t need a life coach.
You don’t need a 21-day productivity plan.
You just need one quiet minute...
...to ask yourself a better question.
So next time your brain won’t shut up, try this:
One minute. One tiny action. One big shift.
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