How I Stopped Overthinking

[@ZoeysMusings]

Future wife?! We're going to have a "how to have a productive bachelor party/wedding" series soon 😁🎉So true that social threats get us all wound up. Viewing things as an experiment takes off a lot of pressure because you're focusing more on the process than the end result. I like that mental board of advisors thinking. Great video, Ali 🙂

[@abigailmate5155]

episode 1, how to date productively 😂😂

[@drealdavidj]

Hahaha 😊

[@drealdavidj]

@@abigailmate5155 that would be a nice topic to talk about.

[@buckyducky2581]

how to have a productive child making session

[@abigailmate5155]

@Alice I have to search for it lol I need it desperately

[@ThreeTwentyTech]

The best way to stop overthinking is understanding that no amount of overthinking will lead to positive results. In fact, all it will do is cause more stress and anxiety for yourself, more likely leading to the problem only getting worse.

[@channiedhillon]

Worry will not end worry.

[@jamesis360]

Good one

[@JanetLee-wh1if]

Now I'm overthinking about how much overthinking is too much .. and what is the desired result of stopping the overthinking

[@QamarAftabVohra]

Gn CPCb

[@Fahodinho]

wow omg how did i not think of that. thank you for solving this problem.

[@time4psychology]

1:17 Facts " the problem is that we struggle with acting too slow because we are stuck in our heads trying to overthink all the time " Thank you Ali

[@kitokid86400]

Thanks for the excellent tips, Ali! 0:33 - What is Overthinking? 4:32 - Thinking in terms of "Experiments" 5:48 - Thinking in terms of "Expected Value" 7:58 - Fear is Your Compass 8:52 - The Foundation of Consistent Action 10:49 - Mental Board Advisors (MBA)

[@iMak01]

The commenter we don't deserve: saving the day with the chapter outlines. Ty sm!

[@m.vignesh3186]

Me overthinking while watching this video^

[@khalilahd.]

😭😭 same

[@jessiej5765]

Me loool the struggle is real 🙈

[@COMMENTER_XD]

Same

[@Robert-qm4dm]

Same problem😂

[@Sariimura]

😂😭 Inception of the overthinking

[@FinancialShinanigan]

"Perfection is the enemy of process" Hope this quote makes sense, I didn't think too much before typing it

[@channiedhillon]

Progress

[@varunmahajan8703]

This happen with me

[@yousr9847]

“Good is better than perfect, because perfect is never done”

[@khalilahd.]

I’ve been an overthinker my whole life too so it’s really cool to see someone I look up to discuss this and explain how to move through it. I’ve been talking myself through these moments of paralysis but these tips seem much more helpful so thank you! I’ll give them a try 🙏🏽

[@avidhossanmansur9830]

You are everywhere!

[@mondler1366]

I literally see u everywhere

[@Tejaswi-oo9vy]

Yeah u r everywhere girl!!!!!!

[@niyatsiyum4774]

@@avidhossanmansur9830 so are you lmaooo.

[@k4rim799]

Check if you have adhd.

[@vergil2]

I overthink the things that dont matter and dont think enough about the things that do. Im stuck in a miserable loop socially

[@RCB1823]

That's the exact problem I'm facing 🤦🥲

[@kalam_29]

What’s the solution for it?

[@vergil2]

@@kalam_29 stoicism is a good way to help. Ive been feeling better after learning some stoicism (im like 30% better im getting there) Stoicism requires dedication to learn so unless youre serious

[@lailafayed9743]

I received the notification just after finishing writing my daily morning pages where I made a promise to my self to stop over thinking and start the project I wanted to start a month ago. And because of over thinking I kept procrastinating and telling myself I'm still not good enough and I need more time to work on the project, despite knowing that I only get better when I do a certain thing multiple times, but I was afraid of starting anyhow. Thank you so much for this video, it gave me a huge push and made me realize that I won't gain anything by over thinking. Thanks again ☺️☺️

[@SpawnPoiint]

This is very valuable advice. It’s easy to overthink and completely lose track of your end goal. This can be detrimental to your future. Thanks Ali!

[@AlexFindsAway]

Crazy part about your new video structure is that you’re subliminally making us use the “memory palace technique” to remember the different points as you sit at various places around the office. genius, man. Haven’t seen that done before. 👏

[@manishchitre5130]

Awesome! Having been suffered from anxiety I know the root cause of it is overthinking to get to the exact outcome when in turn we actually don't have control over our results.

[@shivanibhargava6607]

Future wife!!!!! I’ve been celebrating all your milestones through the years and look up to you as an elder brother, and this makes me so happy from the core of my heart ahhhh a massive massive congratulations to you and her Ali! ❤️

[@roselinededua]

Fear is a compass! I’ve never thought of this that way but I think it’s brilliant

[@arekkusu888]

"Let me awkwardly hold this glass and move to the next identical table for no reason"

[@jerinprajan8919]

1.Think in terms of experiment 2.Think in terms of expected value 3.Fear is your compass 4.Foundation of consistent action 5.Mental board of advisors

[@cristinalee3138]

1. Treat new experiences like an experiment 2. What is the worst that can happen if x doesn’t work out vs the best that can happen if it does 3. Over thinking is okay as long as it’s on top of consistent action (back 2 basics)

[@helenhs.]

these angles are really making me feel like a bee that happens to be in the room while you prepare for your monologue...

[@mehditate]

I always wanted to start a KZbin channel and kept overthinking it to the point that I never started until 3 months ago. Now i am glad I’m in the space 🙏🏽

[@zohalarbabzada9654]

This video came at a perfect moment where I've gone down a spiral of overthinking. This video and these comments have helped!

[@daviddevlogger]

You can't give up now, it's just a season. Whatever you are going through. No matter how hard it is... It will pass. Better days are coming ahead ❤️

[@Isasmindd]

Thank you. ❤‍🩹

[@frosticles]

This new format of constantly getting up and sitting in a new place every 30 sets is really stressing me out and not letting me focus on the content of the video. I'm too busy thinking about why anyone would do this, so many unanswered questions.... Is this just me?

[@jayverasummer]

I am a wellness coach and have all of my clients work in weekly experiments instead of goals. It helps a lot in terms of letting go of feelings of shame or "failure." You can't fail an experiment!

[@nattynoodlenutkin]

Are you reading my mind? I was literally sat here thinking I need to work out how to stop overthinking when your video popped up. I need to watch intently now! Thank you!

[@markzuckerberg7043]

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[@Akta]

I can’t even imagine you being an overthinker because of how chilled you are (vs me being super neurotic and overthinking everything) so it’s good to hear you talk about this 😊 also future wife, that is so cute 🥹🥹

[@BilalFazalShaikh]

I was consultant plastic surgeon in Pakistan and currently working as CF in NHS. When I was your age I used to teach and guide my younger co-workers, now I see your video for guidance for me.

[@abfinances]

Your tips are always motivating and inspiring but the sad part is that I know that I can watch all these videos but I will still overthink & procrastinate😭😭💯

[@themelissalaurie]

I think overthinking is such a big problem and a lot of people often don't know they're doing it or have an issue. I find that meditation helps, also writing things down, but also just having awareness and asking yourself 'why do I keep going back to this? And what do I need to do to stop this thought cycling through my head?'

[@OmarKhanMOK]

The coincidence is unreal. Was listening to your "Not Overthinking" podcast, and had some "how not to overthink" vids recommended to me. Decided to give one a watch, went down a rabbit hole and here we are haha. Full circle

[@PFairVoice]

It's not really a coincidence, it's Google's algorithm haha It can do good if you're watching the right content!

[@CtMiraAziz]

"whenever I'm scared of doing something it's probably the right thing".....that words make me think maybe everything that me scare to start doing is right thing

[@epickid1064]

I am only in year 8 and I feel motivated by you to work hard and go to cambridge.

[@kareenakayla4302]

Three things: 1) I really needed this 2) Production quality is top notch, keeps getting better wow 3) Future wife?! Sheesh I’ve been with this channel a long time

[@lucam7790]

Thankfully, KZbin reads my mind and browser history so I can get recommendations like this. Just what I needed. In under 15 minutes. Thank you.

[@okokbyebye273]

omggg this is my biggest problem. today when i was overthinking so much i thought i might have a psychosis episode, i thought to myself about how this problem messed up my mind. AND now i came across this video!!! this is defo a sign of the universe. thank you Ali!!!

[@PerfumegirlAdaeze]

I just couldn’t STOP thinking about where next you’d go to in your studio 😅 I’m definitely distracted by it

[@alimariwankamal1937]

The one about experiment really resonated with me because I do it already. Whenever I do it, the results are very wonderful

[@BeingIntegrated]

Hi just want to say that many times ruminating is emotionally driven… there can be an uncomfortable feeling and our mind jumps in to try to either make us feel better or dwell on that feeling and feed more into it. So shifting from our mind and into our body sensations can actually be really helpful and grounding and even illuminating. When we ignore our feelings our body often starts shouting at us to get our attention, so just listening to what our body is saying, acknowledging the feelings and fears, can be very clarifying and soothing.

[@aminiacreativedesign2700]

Hello Ali! I've missed your chill videos that start like this... You walking in, with a mug, seeing the plants and such. Thank you Ali for this... This truly feels like hanging out with a pal in the living room chatting it up about personal experiences a.k.a. Overthinking

[@galateamiscelanea]

I feel very inspired by you, I have been struggling with things inside for a long time, this year I separated from the person I loved the most in my life and I am trying to change

[@galateamiscelanea]

I left my studies at 17 due to anxieties that I had due to previous insecurities and abuses,I try to fight again but I'm scared

[@Osama_Alkadomi]

I'm definitely taking your advice considering that you have a podcast literally called "Not ovethinking"

[@arjunkhandelwal9174]

This video really helped me start *not overthinking*

[@nobodyEntertain]

thanks for saving me from overthinking

[@imrankhanmac]

Usually I watch subscribed channels whenever I am free. But now I have made it a habit to watch yours daily. Sharing with friends and family as well. Thanks. You are awesome bro

[@mengchunzhang3140]

stopping overthink is very important for people especially someone who was very anxious about something which not easy to control by youself.

[@robjorgit]

started to build my channel and indeed i notice my own overthinking on not only subjects but what to include and not to include in a video. did just release video that did better then expected. happy with that.

[@kairitukeeru]

As usual, Ali brings the gold. I've gotten so much value from this channel I can't believe it's free

[@channiedhillon]

Who is analysing the overthinking...he too is the overthinking.

[@legendofchrono]

I'm making some changes recently and taking some (what I perceive to be) risks. I've never been happy about overthinking and paralyzing myself out of doing something, it's always made me feel worse. There hasn't been one situation I can think of where I've backed out of something because of fear or overthinking and been like "Man, I'm so much better off!". This was an incredibly helpful video. Thinking in terms of experiments and positive EV kind of blows my mind a bit. I've also recently heard from others how fear of something generally means that's the thing you want to be paying attention to, not running from. Awesome video, thank you.

[@theIndividualStar]

This talking while walking around style is working magic 👍

[@nipun_surnilla]

I see that Ali is trying to move around in the video which makes it more interesting! Ali had tweeted a typeform for suggestions and I had suggested that moving around and changing the background will make the audience wanting to watch the video... Happy to see a change!

[@nonisoul]

I like the idea of "Experiment", it really removes all that pressure. Thanks!

[@rafiulalam2390]

Simple. Just listen to Not Overthinking !!

[@kaijukingz5446]

Ali my take on overthinking is whatever is going on or is going to happen is just for a short period of time and it ease my stress and helps me stop overthinking

[@BortPimpson]

Thinking of decision making as a sort of EV really helps to put things into the perspective of possibilities of positives rather than the negatives. That actually helped me a lot today.

[@aliasgarchakera1759]

was overthinking while watching this

[@jakeobrienfit]

Someone help this man find where he wants to sit Jokes aside, great as always!

[@zac99991]

The walking around was great, a dynamic change was nice, like to see how this change pans out.

[@mrnobody3665]

Exactly why we follow Ali. Content is so pragmatic and applicable.

[@neilphilips3580]

Felt weird that this video was only 1080p, but then realized it's only been 22 mins. I will have to come back to this gem when the 4K is done being processed 😂

[@AdrianAntonio]

You talk so fast that it triggered me into overthinking if I have a problem listening and if my ears looks weird and start to wonder what ppl see when they look at my ears. Fml

[@sahi_loch]

Most of us hinder from expressing our creativity and getting head-on to many things due to overthinking. Managing overthinking benefits us in many ways. Ali this topic is timely. Undoubtedly this will resonate with many of us in the audience

[@theliteraturecoach]

Emma Gannon's book on Sabotage also explores perfectionism. Through the help of your videos and her book I've finally leaned into the process and started my KZbin channel!

[@jamiekoh6113]

Ali, you always make the perfect videos when I need them most. I've been dealing with bad anxiety after closing new deals that put me in the best monthly financials I've ever had. However, I do client-related work so everything can go away instantly if I'm not performing well enough. It's really frustrating, like I feel incapable of relaxing and needing to work 24/7 to help me feel comfortable I'll wake up with a good monthly income still.

[@mohamedaakil8123]

Thnkz brother that's really helpful to me. Bcz last few days I'm over thinking a lot about my higher studies this give me a relief 😌 thank a lot for that ❤️

[@arghyachakraborty]

I really needed this video badly! Currently undergoing psychological therapy & this video will be a great help to get over my stress & anxiety. Thanks, Ali. ❤️

[@arghyachakraborty]

Getting a love from Ali on my birthday is awesome!

[@k-drama_kpop_fan]

Hey how are you doing now I'm also suffering from overthinking

[@gkbrown2443]

From “The magic of thinking big”-action cures fear!

[@RacetasClub]

Brilliant video as always, I will now make sure to try and not overthink everything you said, top notch :)

[@HighOnLifeInCanada]

Hey Adil, your channel is an absolute ocean of positive knowledge without any marketing and pure bliss. Keep up the great work and content. I love seeing your videos.

[@aliabdaal]

Thanks - who’s Adil?

[@HighOnLifeInCanada]

@@aliabdaal sorry but my phone misspelled your name Ali

[@drdentrepair5530]

Thinking in terms of its an experiment is GOLDEN!

[@The_Reductionist]

Really enjoying these new walking around the office videos. seem a lot more chill - less educational vibes and more 'friend giving you advice' vibes

[@shsshshhs1974]

as soon as i saw ali post i clicked in.. didnt overthink it

[@rayandsammy]

Wow right on time. I am an overthinker and these are valuable lessons. Thank you

[@rebeccabeecoaching]

Beautiful! I also recommend getting connected to body awareness - overthinking is driven by nervous system dysregulation.

[@JoyceKao]

love the tips! very similar to the book "the courage to be disliked" which speaks on a lot of these points

[@reemked1908]

Fantastic advice! I just applied it 2 mins after I listened to the video. I was so apprehensive about a job role that I might be considered for. It was completely out of my comfort zone and experience. But then I thought it could be a great Experiment! Suddenly my anxiety got replaced by curiosity!

[@doctoryousefpersonalimprov7970]

Really it's one of my favorite videos , I like it so much that's why because of you encourage I have opened my self improvement channel thanks bro

[@AyeshMedic]

Amazing Content! Now I'm never gonna lag cuz of overthinking, like I did today. I love that Fear is your Compass part because I always thought it the other way around. I bet you found ways to keep your audience interacted with your video hence the walk. But your videos are always Interactive. Amazing to see you Grow! -Ayesha from Pakistan (Started my Med Channel, inspired by you)

[@pistakmaiya3527]

Ali what helped me to stop overthinking was the need to understand the importance of present. One should practice mindfulness and enjoy present moments because that’s what we truly have.

[@mcmaschio]

Insane Production quality as usual Ali 🔥💯 Inspiring stuff 🔥 Much Love ❤️

[@iwillgetayorkie3262]

I love this so much ❤️ ive always overthinked about contributing in class and tis has made my grades be average but now im not afraid, im smart anyways

[@Prin.c24]

Watching a single video every week is amazing 🌻

[@cpkthompson]

I don’t overthink to be honest but always nice to see a new Ali explainer :)

[@inspired9239]

I believe the MBA technique @11:00 was originally sourced through Napoleon Hill's 1937 book THINK AND GROW RICH. That book was required reading for me back in college, a great read that belongs in every library of all avid readers like yourself, Ali. Sister to that book is Napoleon's other great read THE LAW OF SUCCESS. Orne Publishing, LLC produced in 2010 a beautiful hardback of that book in its original 1925 edition. The newer books of today are really rehashed versions from books of old. Principles never die, but seem to age well with time like wine.

[@TRIPLUSCS2]

Hey Ali. First of all, I absolutely love your channel. The recent videos kind of feel a bit weird to me. Not the concepts themselves but I kind of feel like the scene is forced with like walking around the room or whatever. I kinda feel like there's a missing personal connection which has been something that I really loved previously. Regardless, still love watching your channel :)

[@aliabdaal]

Experimenting :) appreciate the thoughts 😊

[@wishingonthemoon1]

@@aliabdaal actually I was going to comment the same thing! It feels too scripted, in a way, and I find the movement distracting. The content is great (as always), but I miss feeling like you’re just chatting with me. PS loved that you quoted Brene Brown, she’s the OG

[@jennyundah4583]

Yes! Love the content. But please stop moving around so much.

[@helenwilcox2338]

OMG, thank you for posting this! I completely agree and was struggling to come up with a way to express my disappointment with the new format.

[@MarkShust]

I actually really love the format (and your new set -- amazing!). Maybe it's just at points the movements around feel scripted, maybe cut-shotting to to a different scene would be better that a "walk from this chair to this chair" which feels really unnatural. Really like the production value though.

[@healthy_palace]

Glad KZbin recommend me to watch this video today! I need this!

[@phamnguyenkhanh2438]

I hope you can add the subtitle for all videos. Because so many people who may be interested in the information you provided have been not good at listening English. Thanks so much!

[@kendrick1410]

Absolutely obsessed with your channel and wtf! This video was amazing 😭

[@ishaqueahmed0000]

0:20 I'm ready for the 'How to have a productive wedding' video :)))

[@alial-isawi8590]

Now I'm overthinking the fact that I overthink

[@parveezsaligh9248]

BIAS TOWARDS ACTION. Thats it :) ' action end suffering !"

[@shreyamishra6297]

Hey one thing I really want to tell you is that yesterday I was thinking that I should ask to Ali about techniques which will help me to reduce my overthinking pattern but when I see this video today I became happy that I got my solution by you Thankyou so much for discussing about this topic .😊

[@Hydrodictyon]

At first, MBA sounded weird to me. But a few minutes in I suddenly realized that the reason to why my YT channel exists and started growing in quality and quantity was because a year ago I remembered that my favorite musician started his career simply because he knew he could do better. So yeah, that makes sense.

[@yannisdewulf]

Now I'm overthinking overthinking about overthinking

[@lamya9168]

Ali, you one of a kind! My personality changed since I discovered your channel👌. Thank you.

[@OliviaHarrison731]

I loved the background music and feel to this video, it was very calming and great to help keep me in the present moment. It was also great advice but I already knew it would be :) thank you!

[@AonghasAnderson]

Alternative title to this video: “Ali drinks water at different tables”

[@bsewall]

Great information and I love this conversational filming style. It's very engaging!

[@itskanelobo]

I like when Ali get's his steps in mid-video.

[@crystal_2020]

Future wife?! How did I miss that? Congrats Ali 🎊

[@mannaphilip8631]

it was really helpful for a overthinker like me . especially the idea of experiments is great!!