Why do I replay conversations in my head and wonder if I said the wrong thing?
In this episode of Why Do I Do This? with Johnny Lawrence, I explore why our brains overanalyse conversations, how our need to belong can make us obsess over what other people think, and why we often confuse the facts of what happened with the stories we create afterwards.
I also share practical ways to break the cycle of rumination, challenge anxious thoughts, and develop more self-compassion when your brain won't switch off.
Because sometimes the conversation isn't the problem.
The story you're telling yourself about it is.
Takeaways
👉 Your brain overthinks to protect your sense of belonging.
👉 Most overthinking comes from stories, not facts.
👉 The spotlight effect makes us overestimate how much others notice us.
👉 Perfectionism can fuel overthinking and self-doubt.
👉 Self-compassion and limiting rumination can help break the cycle.
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