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Samuel ツ
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"cognitive overload disguised as self-awareness"
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The research on overthinking reveals the mechanism: when you become hyper-aware of your mental processes, you activate your prefrontal cortex (analytical thinking) while trying to engage pattern recognition systems. These neural networks compete for resources. Your brain literally can't do both simultaneously. Result? You freeze. You hesitate.
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skill issue. it's possible reach deep states of self awareness without constant overthinking as a side effect. possible to drop into a purely intuitive execution mode where you analyse very little but still pay attention. but agree with the advice on finding ways to do things that suit your psychology rather than trying to change it.
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Yep. I found the article super interesting. Though the deep self awareness -> not constant over thinking likely Means a trust in instincts -> not overthinking Or/and bias to action
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