Paralysis by Overthinking
Understand why thinking too much freezes decision-making and how to move forward.
When the Mind Holds Too Much at Once
The mind holds many things at once—unfinished thoughts, questions, reminders—none fully closing.
Attention is stretched across them without resolution.
This window does not consolidate or prioritize.
It notices the experience of holding many strands simultaneously, allowing the fullness to be seen without requiring simplification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why am I trying to think about everything all at once?
This is Mental Simultaneity. The Threat system believes that if you aren't "tracking everything," you are "missing something." This leads to a crowded entry band where thoughts overlap. Naming this "simultaneity" helps you identify the "panic" behind the thinking. You realize you are trying to do "parallel processing" on a "serial processor" (the human brain), which leads to the "congestion" you feel.
How do I stop thinking about everything at once?
You use "Sequential Gating." Pick one thought and give it your full "contiguous attention". Tell the other thoughts: "You are in the queue." By establishing a sequence, you reduce the "pressure of the pile." In the Meaning Density Model™, we value "one-loop integrity." Focusing on one thing at a time actually closes loops faster, providing the "done" signals your brain needs to finally feel safe.