I used to believe overthinking meant I was being responsible — analyzing every angle, avoiding mistakes. My clients often feel the same. One came to me exhausted, replaying career options in her mind. The more she thought, the less she moved.

Science agrees: Overthinking is not clarity — it’s cognitive looping. Research shows that rumination actually prolongs distress and reduces problem-solving ability (Nolen-Hoeksema et al., 2008, Perspectives on Psychological Science).

Through a Life Alignment Reading, she saw her patterns clearly for the first time. Within weeks, she made a confident decision to shift roles — without spiraling back into doubt.

Takeaway: The next time you catch yourself spinning, pause. Write down the first option your body relaxes into. That’s often the doorway forward.

If this resonates, a Life Alignment Reading will give you the clarity map your mind has been circling for years.