Greetings to all my hivian's, it's my pleasure writing on this entry. It really reminds me of some stories about myself which I'll be sharing some of them with us. Talking on Overthinking, how it shapes my life. I would say I'm a bit of both, Sometimes I overthink, and other time, I just go with the flow. But there was this event that tested me which I'll like to share with us
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A few years ago, I had an important job interview. I prepare for days, thinking about every possible question they could ask. The night before, I barely slept, running different scenarios in my head. "What if I forget my answers?" What if they don't like me? What if I mess up? My mind wouldn't stop. But when I finally sat in that chair, something changed. I took a deep breath and told myself, "Just be yourself" Instead of overthinking every word, I focused on the moment. And guess what? The interview went great! That day, I learned that sometimes, letting go works better than stressing too much
Another story I'll still like to share with us about how overthinking, letting go shapes my life. A few years ago, I had to make a big decision,whether to leave a stable job and start my own business. At first, I was excited, but then the doubt crept in. What if I fail? What if I regret it? What if I run out of money I spent weeks, making lists, researching every possible outcome, and playing worst case scenario in my head. I was so deep in my thoughts that I couldn't even enjoy the idea of chasing my dreams
Then, one day, I had a conversation with a close friend. She asked me, "What's the worst that could happen?" And when I actually answered, I realized none of my fears where as bad as I made them seem. If I failed, I could always find another job. If I struggled, I could ask for help. But if I never tried, I'd always wonder, What if?
That day, I made a choice. I took the leap, and why the journey wasn't always easy, it was the best decision of my life. Overthinking almost stopped me, but learning to trust myself set me free. As I took that leap of faith, I realized something powerful. Most of the fears that held me back only existed in my mind. The road wasn't always smooth, but each challenge proved that I was stronger than my doubts. Looking back, I'm grateful I didn't let overthinking steal my chance at growth. Now whenever I face a big decision, I remind myself: Sometimes, the only way to know if something will work is to try.
The stories narrated so far is about trusting yourself, your ability to adapt, and the idea that not everything needs to be perfectly planned. While overthinking can be useful in some situations, it often limits growth. True confidence comes from taking chances and learning along the way