How I Stopped Overthinking

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  • čas přidán 22. 05. 2024
  • Overthinking has nearly stopped me starting a business, starting a channel and asking my future wife out on a first date. In this video, I'm going to be going through 5 practical strategies that helped me stop overthinking. Enjoy 😃
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Komentáře • 591

  • @ZoeysMusings
    @ZoeysMusings Před rokem +884

    Future wife?! We're going to have a "how to have a productive bachelor party/wedding" series soon 😁🎉So true that social threats get us all wound up. Viewing things as an experiment takes off a lot of pressure because you're focusing more on the process than the end result. I like that mental board of advisors thinking. Great video, Ali 🙂

    • @abigailmate5155
      @abigailmate5155 Před rokem +42

      episode 1, how to date productively 😂😂

    • @drealdavidj
      @drealdavidj Před rokem +1

      Hahaha 😊

    • @drealdavidj
      @drealdavidj Před rokem +4

      @@abigailmate5155 that would be a nice topic to talk about.

    • @buckyducky2581
      @buckyducky2581 Před rokem +24

      how to have a productive child making session

    • @abigailmate5155
      @abigailmate5155 Před rokem

      @Alice I have to search for it lol I need it desperately

  • @yousr9847
    @yousr9847 Před rokem +13

    “Good is better than perfect, because perfect is never done”

  • @ThreeTwentyTech
    @ThreeTwentyTech Před rokem +608

    The best way to stop overthinking is understanding that no amount of overthinking will lead to positive results. In fact, all it will do is cause more stress and anxiety for yourself, more likely leading to the problem only getting worse.

    • @channiedhillon
      @channiedhillon Před rokem +9

      Worry will not end worry.

    • @jamesis360
      @jamesis360 Před rokem +3

      Good one

    • @JanetLee-wh1if
      @JanetLee-wh1if Před 9 měsíci +5

      Now I'm overthinking about how much overthinking is too much .. and what is the desired result of stopping the overthinking

    • @QamarAftabVohra
      @QamarAftabVohra Před 9 měsíci

      Gn CPCb

    • @Fahodinho
      @Fahodinho Před 7 měsíci +2

      wow omg how did i not think of that. thank you for solving this problem.

  • @kitokid86400
    @kitokid86400 Před rokem +446

    Thanks for the excellent tips, Ali!
    0:33 - What is Overthinking?
    4:32 - Thinking in terms of "Experiments"
    5:48 - Thinking in terms of "Expected Value"
    7:58 - Fear is Your Compass
    8:52 - The Foundation of Consistent Action
    10:49 - Mental Board Advisors (MBA)

    • @iMak01
      @iMak01 Před rokem +8

      The commenter we don't deserve: saving the day with the chapter outlines. Ty sm!

  • @m.vignesh3186
    @m.vignesh3186 Před rokem +633

    Me overthinking while watching this video^

  • @FinancialShinanigan
    @FinancialShinanigan Před rokem +107

    "Perfection is the enemy of process"
    Hope this quote makes sense, I didn't think too much before typing it

  • @time4psychology
    @time4psychology Před rokem +27

    1:17 Facts " the problem is that we struggle with acting too slow because we are stuck in our heads trying to overthink all the time "
    Thank you Ali

  • @roselinededua
    @roselinededua Před rokem +25

    Fear is a compass! I’ve never thought of this that way but I think it’s brilliant

  • @manishchitre5130
    @manishchitre5130 Před rokem +11

    Awesome! Having been suffered from anxiety I know the root cause of it is overthinking to get to the exact outcome when in turn we actually don't have control over our results.

  • @SpawnPoiint
    @SpawnPoiint Před rokem +79

    This is very valuable advice. It’s easy to overthink and completely lose track of your end goal. This can be detrimental to your future. Thanks Ali!

  • @vergil2
    @vergil2 Před 2 měsíci +3

    I overthink the things that dont matter and dont think enough about the things that do. Im stuck in a miserable loop socially

  • @lailafayed9743
    @lailafayed9743 Před rokem +9

    I received the notification just after finishing writing my daily morning pages where I made a promise to my self to stop over thinking and start the project I wanted to start a month ago.
    And because of over thinking I kept procrastinating and telling myself I'm still not good enough and I need more time to work on the project, despite knowing that I only get better when I do a certain thing multiple times, but I was afraid of starting anyhow.
    Thank you so much for this video, it gave me a huge push and made me realize that I won't gain anything by over thinking. Thanks again ☺️☺️

  • @aminiacreativedesign2700
    @aminiacreativedesign2700 Před rokem +15

    Hello Ali!
    I've missed your chill videos that start like this... You walking in, with a mug, seeing the plants and such. Thank you Ali for this...
    This truly feels like hanging out with a pal in the living room chatting it up about personal experiences a.k.a. Overthinking

  • @zohalarbabzada9654
    @zohalarbabzada9654 Před rokem +3

    This video came at a perfect moment where I've gone down a spiral of overthinking. This video and these comments have helped!

  • @shivanibhargava6607
    @shivanibhargava6607 Před rokem +35

    Future wife!!!!! I’ve been celebrating all your milestones through the years and look up to you as an elder brother, and this makes me so happy from the core of my heart ahhhh a massive massive congratulations to you and her Ali! ❤️

  • @imrankhanmac
    @imrankhanmac Před rokem +1

    Usually I watch subscribed channels whenever I am free. But now I have made it a habit to watch yours daily. Sharing with friends and family as well.
    Thanks. You are awesome bro

  • @alimariwankamal1937
    @alimariwankamal1937 Před rokem +7

    The one about experiment really resonated with me because I do it already. Whenever I do it, the results are very wonderful

  • @theaburtofamily9398
    @theaburtofamily9398 Před rokem

    As per usual, your videos always show up at times I need it most. Bravo!

  • @alifarhat5193
    @alifarhat5193 Před rokem +1

    Love the way you formatted this video where you are just causally walking around as for me it sort of helps me stay in tune with the video. The idea of expected value is something I'm going to definitely try to implement because looking back I think if I had use this idea in the past then I would have done a lot more things that I currently have. Thank you !

  • @lamya9168
    @lamya9168 Před rokem +1

    Ali, you one of a kind! My personality changed since I discovered your channel👌. Thank you.

  • @okokbyebye273
    @okokbyebye273 Před rokem +1

    omggg this is my biggest problem. today when i was overthinking so much i thought i might have a psychosis episode, i thought to myself about how this problem messed up my mind. AND now i came across this video!!! this is defo a sign of the universe. thank you Ali!!!

  • @Akta
    @Akta Před rokem +18

    I can’t even imagine you being an overthinker because of how chilled you are (vs me being super neurotic and overthinking everything) so it’s good to hear you talk about this 😊 also future wife, that is so cute 🥹🥹

  • @jamiekoh6113
    @jamiekoh6113 Před rokem +5

    Ali, you always make the perfect videos when I need them most. I've been dealing with bad anxiety after closing new deals that put me in the best monthly financials I've ever had. However, I do client-related work so everything can go away instantly if I'm not performing well enough. It's really frustrating, like I feel incapable of relaxing and needing to work 24/7 to help me feel comfortable I'll wake up with a good monthly income still.

  • @mehditate
    @mehditate Před rokem +4

    I always wanted to start a CZcams channel and kept overthinking it to the point that I never started until 3 months ago. Now i am glad I’m in the space 🙏🏽

  • @sonu5002
    @sonu5002 Před rokem +2

    Thank you so much Ali ! ❤️
    I really appreciate every single word you said

  • @HollyJaneYT
    @HollyJaneYT Před rokem +2

    Good golly, I needed this. Great video, Ali. Loved the chill vibes, really felt like having a chat with a friend!

  • @jellystrawberry9183
    @jellystrawberry9183 Před rokem +1

    Ali, your videos have been FIRE lately!! Keep up the good work, sending lots of love!

  • @RacetasClub
    @RacetasClub Před rokem +8

    Brilliant video as always, I will now make sure to try and not overthink everything you said, top notch :)

  • @Dare-with-dara12
    @Dare-with-dara12 Před rokem +2

    Really love the new style of video production I can see your growth mindset, keep it up Mr Ali 👏🏾

  • @reemked1908
    @reemked1908 Před 4 měsíci

    Fantastic advice! I just applied it 2 mins after I listened to the video. I was so apprehensive about a job role that I might be considered for. It was completely out of my comfort zone and experience. But then I thought it could be a great Experiment! Suddenly my anxiety got replaced by curiosity!

  • @mcmaschio
    @mcmaschio Před rokem +12

    Insane Production quality as usual Ali 🔥💯 Inspiring stuff 🔥 Much Love ❤️

  • @kairitukeeru
    @kairitukeeru Před rokem +2

    As usual, Ali brings the gold. I've gotten so much value from this channel I can't believe it's free

  • @samk_jg
    @samk_jg Před rokem +1

    I really need that , thanks alot for putting that up !

  • @bsewall
    @bsewall Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great information and I love this conversational filming style. It's very engaging!

  • @ayshadiyaah7917
    @ayshadiyaah7917 Před 3 měsíci

    I love how candid this video is 💚

  • @iwillgetayorkie3262
    @iwillgetayorkie3262 Před rokem +1

    I love this so much ❤️ ive always overthinked about contributing in class and tis has made my grades be average but now im not afraid, im smart anyways

  • @srohitthakur
    @srohitthakur Před rokem +1

    Man thank you so much for the video and the way you explained and helped me to get over it!! thank you so so much!
    I am pretty now, I will not overthink about getting started with my business now!

  • @FrameCrafts
    @FrameCrafts Před rokem +1

    Thank you Ali for this video. Loved it

  • @JoyceKao
    @JoyceKao Před rokem +2

    love the tips! very similar to the book "the courage to be disliked" which speaks on a lot of these points

  • @morningstar4816
    @morningstar4816 Před rokem +1

    My man this is just what I needed

  • @healthy_palace
    @healthy_palace Před 3 měsíci

    Glad CZcams recommend me to watch this video today! I need this!

  • @saroz9090
    @saroz9090 Před rokem +2

    I really needed this!!!

  • @apl7090
    @apl7090 Před rokem +2

    Great to see you with life changing thoughts 💜

  • @kendrick1410
    @kendrick1410 Před rokem +1

    Absolutely obsessed with your channel and wtf! This video was amazing 😭

  • @OliviaHarrison731
    @OliviaHarrison731 Před rokem +3

    I loved the background music and feel to this video, it was very calming and great to help keep me in the present moment. It was also great advice but I already knew it would be :) thank you!

  • @psychicmasteredwin8562
    @psychicmasteredwin8562 Před rokem +1

    Great video, Ali. Blessed Be

  • @carmenmaria.sp.br.
    @carmenmaria.sp.br. Před rokem

    Your videos are incredibly dynamic even when the subject is overthinking. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @The_Reductionist
    @The_Reductionist Před rokem +2

    Really enjoying these new walking around the office videos. seem a lot more chill - less educational vibes and more 'friend giving you advice' vibes

  • @BeingIntegrated
    @BeingIntegrated Před rokem +16

    Hi just want to say that many times ruminating is emotionally driven… there can be an uncomfortable feeling and our mind jumps in to try to either make us feel better or dwell on that feeling and feed more into it. So shifting from our mind and into our body sensations can actually be really helpful and grounding and even illuminating. When we ignore our feelings our body often starts shouting at us to get our attention, so just listening to what our body is saying, acknowledging the feelings and fears, can be very clarifying and soothing.

  • @akinjude
    @akinjude Před rokem +2

    Thanks Ali, you're really loaded with wisdom 😘

  • @arjunkhandelwal9174
    @arjunkhandelwal9174 Před rokem +4

    This video really helped me start *not overthinking*

  • @khalilahd.
    @khalilahd. Před rokem +146

    I’ve been an overthinker my whole life too so it’s really cool to see someone I look up to discuss this and explain how to move through it. I’ve been talking myself through these moments of paralysis but these tips seem much more helpful so thank you! I’ll give them a try 🙏🏽

  • @mrnobody3665
    @mrnobody3665 Před rokem +3

    Exactly why we follow Ali. Content is so pragmatic and applicable.

  • @sahithakarapitiya
    @sahithakarapitiya Před rokem +2

    This is very timely and one of the needed topics

  • @hugueneaufontus732
    @hugueneaufontus732 Před rokem +1

    I love your videos, Ali! Thank you for inspiring me!

  • @legendofchrono
    @legendofchrono Před 3 měsíci

    I'm making some changes recently and taking some (what I perceive to be) risks. I've never been happy about overthinking and paralyzing myself out of doing something, it's always made me feel worse. There hasn't been one situation I can think of where I've backed out of something because of fear or overthinking and been like "Man, I'm so much better off!".
    This was an incredibly helpful video. Thinking in terms of experiments and positive EV kind of blows my mind a bit. I've also recently heard from others how fear of something generally means that's the thing you want to be paying attention to, not running from.
    Awesome video, thank you.

  • @zac99991
    @zac99991 Před rokem +1

    The walking around was great, a dynamic change was nice, like to see how this change pans out.

  • @Prin.c24
    @Prin.c24 Před rokem +1

    Watching a single video every week is amazing 🌻

  • @etherprince
    @etherprince Před rokem

    Thank you for this video. I have found it hugely helpful. Much appreciated!!

  • @robjorgit
    @robjorgit Před rokem +1

    started to build my channel and indeed i notice my own overthinking on not only subjects but what to include and not to include in a video. did just release video that did better then expected. happy with that.

  • @lucam7790
    @lucam7790 Před rokem +1

    Thankfully, CZcams reads my mind and browser history so I can get recommendations like this.
    Just what I needed. In under 15 minutes. Thank you.

  • @mgbeats2025
    @mgbeats2025 Před rokem

    Bro, your videos are amazing! Thank you for what you do!

  • @roselinededua
    @roselinededua Před rokem +3

    I’m excited for today’s video

  • @stephaniakossman2923
    @stephaniakossman2923 Před 6 měsíci

    Always explained is such a clear way 😊
    Love it! ❤

  • @abfinances
    @abfinances Před rokem +2

    Keep making these informative videos because they really help me & everyone else keep their mental in check💙💙💙

  • @rockabillyrevolution
    @rockabillyrevolution Před rokem +1

    timely video for me Ali many thanks!

  • @annaforanna595
    @annaforanna595 Před rokem +1

    I love this new filming type

  • @AyeshMedic
    @AyeshMedic Před rokem +8

    Amazing Content! Now I'm never gonna lag cuz of overthinking, like I did today. I love that Fear is your Compass part because I always thought it the other way around.
    I bet you found ways to keep your audience interacted with your video hence the walk. But your videos are always Interactive. Amazing to see you Grow!
    -Ayesha from Pakistan (Started my Med Channel, inspired by you)

  • @drdentrepair5530
    @drdentrepair5530 Před rokem +1

    Thinking in terms of its an experiment is GOLDEN!

  • @imposingmedicine1925
    @imposingmedicine1925 Před rokem +4

    Once again another great video from Ali abdaal, needed this so bad before my medical residency licensing exam because I have started to overthink a lot now😂

  • @mohamedaakil8123
    @mohamedaakil8123 Před rokem +2

    Thnkz brother that's really helpful to me. Bcz last few days I'm over thinking a lot about my higher studies this give me a relief 😌 thank a lot for that ❤️

  • @jerinprajan8919
    @jerinprajan8919 Před rokem +74

    1.Think in terms of experiment
    2.Think in terms of expected value
    3.Fear is your compass
    4.Foundation of consistent action
    5.Mental board of advisors

  • @alanCandanedo
    @alanCandanedo Před rokem +1

    thank u Ali, theses advices are really great and I will take into account in my future decisions . 😁

  • @nonisoul
    @nonisoul Před rokem +1

    I like the idea of "Experiment", it really removes all that pressure. Thanks!

  • @PerfumegirlAdaeze
    @PerfumegirlAdaeze Před rokem +2

    I just couldn’t STOP thinking about where next you’d go to in your studio 😅 I’m definitely distracted by it

  • @incianali
    @incianali Před rokem +1

    Amazing video Ali!!! Thanks for the tips. :)) Along with treating things as experiments, sometimes treating them as checkpoints in a game is also helpful.

  • @BortPimpson
    @BortPimpson Před rokem +1

    Thinking of decision making as a sort of EV really helps to put things into the perspective of possibilities of positives rather than the negatives. That actually helped me a lot today.

  • @sahi_loch
    @sahi_loch Před rokem +12

    Most of us hinder from expressing our creativity and getting head-on to many things due to overthinking. Managing overthinking benefits us in many ways. Ali this topic is timely. Undoubtedly this will resonate with many of us in the audience

  • @farkhadof6500
    @farkhadof6500 Před rokem +2

    thank you for everything 🙌

  • @marcusma06
    @marcusma06 Před měsícem

    thanks for saving me from overthinking

  • @ItsDeveshA
    @ItsDeveshA Před rokem +2

    Really Great Video Ali-this to me, seemed as a Great Video that I honestly liked and felt like sharing to almost all sorta people; keep creating these sorta great vids man

  • @shinthantwinminthu
    @shinthantwinminthu Před rokem +1

    My biggest inspiration ever 🙌

  • @rasilkaa
    @rasilkaa Před 2 měsíci

    Very helpful! Thank you so much! ❤

  • @sandeepdehal711
    @sandeepdehal711 Před rokem +1

    Great Video Ali ..... Thanks for it ......

  • @khutsomolepo2833
    @khutsomolepo2833 Před rokem +1

    This is what I've needed 😭

  • @himanshuhimansh1447
    @himanshuhimansh1447 Před rokem +1

    GREAT WAY OF EXPLANATION,ALSO AWAITED TOPIC DISCUSSED BY YOU TODAY

  • @debjyotipaul7831
    @debjyotipaul7831 Před rokem +1

    Much needed video ✨

  • @abfinances
    @abfinances Před rokem +6

    Your tips are always motivating and inspiring but the sad part is that I know that I can watch all these videos but I will still overthink & procrastinate😭😭💯

  • @kaijukingz5446
    @kaijukingz5446 Před rokem +1

    Ali my take on overthinking is whatever is going on or is going to happen is just for a short period of time and it ease my stress and helps me stop overthinking

  • @randtard
    @randtard Před rokem +1

    Hey Ali, long time viewer here, and I have really been enjoying the content lately. Cheers

  • @TheCreatorsAttorney
    @TheCreatorsAttorney Před rokem +1

    Hahah. Love the wink Ali! I had to go back to catch it. You’re so clever and congratulations on finding her!! ❤️

  • @nipun_surnilla
    @nipun_surnilla Před rokem +1

    I see that Ali is trying to move around in the video which makes it more interesting! Ali had tweeted a typeform for suggestions and I had suggested that moving around and changing the background will make the audience wanting to watch the video... Happy to see a change!

  • @theIndividualStar
    @theIndividualStar Před rokem +1

    This talking while walking around style is working magic 👍

  • @denisekohlmann9234
    @denisekohlmann9234 Před rokem

    Love love love this video!

  • @mannaphilip8631
    @mannaphilip8631 Před rokem +2

    it was really helpful for a overthinker like me . especially the idea of experiments is great!!

  • @salvaashraf6195
    @salvaashraf6195 Před 8 měsíci

    you are literally one of the board of advisors in my head

  • @epickid1064
    @epickid1064 Před rokem +3

    I am only in year 8 and I feel motivated by you to work hard and go to cambridge.

  • @Yenu912
    @Yenu912 Před rokem +2

    Thanks for your valuable advice 💝👌

  • @galateamiscelanea
    @galateamiscelanea Před rokem +2

    I feel very inspired by you, I have been struggling with things inside for a long time, this year I separated from the person I loved the most in my life and I am trying to change

    • @galateamiscelanea
      @galateamiscelanea Před rokem +1

      I left my studies at 17 due to anxieties that I had due to previous insecurities and abuses,I try to fight again but I'm scared

  • @doctoryousefpersonalimprov7970

    Really it's one of my favorite videos , I like it so much that's why because of you encourage I have opened my self improvement channel thanks bro