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Overthinking and rumination involve repetitive, unproductive thought patterns that keep the mind stuck on worries, past events, or imagined future scenarios. This mental loop often increases anxiety, emotional exhaustion, self-doubt, and difficulty making decisions or finding peace.

This category explores why overthinking happens, how rumination affects emotional well-being, and practical ways to break free from intrusive thoughts. The articles here offer insight and gentle strategies to help quiet the mind, reduce mental noise, and develop healthier thinking habits that support clarity, calm, and emotional balance.

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Worried – Excessive Worry

ByCarla Valencia August 5, 2025January 11, 2026

Dictionary.com defines the word worry or worried as a troubled state of mind, anxiety or uneasiness. Chronic worriers have…

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Perfectionism and Self Esteem- What can you do about it

ByCarla Valencia August 5, 2025January 13, 2026

There is no doubt that all of us dread failure. But for some of us, failure is the monster…

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Can You Overcome Social Anxiety? 3 Tips To Help You To Overcome It

ByCarla Valencia August 5, 2025January 10, 2026

Acording to Psychologist/Director from the Social Anxiety Institute, social anxiety is the fear of being judged and evaluated negatively…

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Feel Good About Yourself: Step 8: Stop Putting Yourself Down

ByCarla Valencia August 5, 2025January 13, 2026

Never put yourself down.

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Self Hate | Self-hatred

ByCarla Valencia August 5, 2025January 13, 2026

In this article I would like to talk about self-hate also known as self-hatred, that is a destructive pattern…

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When you feel you are Never Good Enough

ByCarla Valencia July 25, 2025January 13, 2026

We are living in a world that’s engrossed with too many standards and judges people with those standards as…

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How To Overcome Perfectionism

ByCarla Valencia July 20, 2025January 13, 2026

What is perfectionism? Perfectionism is the tendency to want to be perfect that involves self defeating thoughts that cause…

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