{"id":4688,"date":"2025-08-09T15:23:52","date_gmt":"2025-08-09T15:23:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sincerelyash.com\/staging\/9104\/?p=4688"},"modified":"2025-08-21T15:17:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T15:17:48","slug":"self-awareness-vs-self-sabotage-when-overthinking-becomes-a-trap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sincerelyash.com\/staging\/9104\/self-awareness-vs-self-sabotage-when-overthinking-becomes-a-trap\/","title":{"rendered":"Self-Awareness vs Self-Sabotage: When Overthinking Becomes a Trap"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Self-Awareness Vs Self-Sabotage:
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tI remember in 2021 when youtube started dishing out \u201cMy Summer Morning Routine\u201d or \u201cWhat I eat in a day\u201d on my feed. It was like the apocalypse of lifestyle gurus on my impressionable 18-year-old mind.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThere were a few similarities I noticed across these lifestyle videos:\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMorning exercise routines: gym trips, home workouts, or outdoor runs.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWriting down thoughts, to-do lists, or a daily diary in a journal.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThese videos offered a peek into someone else\u2019s day, however curated it was. I suppose my journey of self-development was motivated by what other people were doing and how they were spending their time. Looking back, it probably wasn\u2019t the healthiest motivator, but it served as inspiration nonetheless\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSince then, long-form content such as podcasts and talk shows has risen in popularity on YouTube. Andrew Huberman, Jay Shetty, Mel Robbins and the Diary of a CEO are some of my personal favourites. These podcasts continually highlight the inner world of humans, bringing attention to amazing research in health and wellbeing.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe amount of information accessible to anyone with Wi-Fi access is staggering. It has never been so easy to pick up your phone, type in a problem, and find a ridiculous amount of results telling you how to fix it.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAs mental health and personal development became more mainstream, the stigma around therapy began to fade. People are no longer only seeking therapy for debilitating mental health issues. They now seek therapy to increase their understanding of themselves and lead happier, healthier lives. \n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHowever, can the process of introspection become harmful if not used intentionally? \n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\tSo\u2026What Is Introspection?\n\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPeople often find themselves mulling over their thoughts and feelings, trying to explain why:\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhy did I act that way?\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhy do I feel like crap today?\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSometimes these thoughts are helpful and sometimes\u2026 not so much. \n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIntrospection involves the examination of one\u2019s own mental and emotional processes. The line where introspection meets rumination is easy to miss. Some studies even question whether introspection is more harmful than beneficial for well-being. Here are some you could consider if you\u2019re curious:\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIntrospective Rumination and Psychological Distress\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIntrospection, Personality Traits, and Well-being\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIntroverted people can easily get stuck in their minds. \nWe have a natural inclination to overthink and complicate things. I\u2019m sure most people have experienced a bout of overthinking and if you haven't, I applaud you.\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPretty much anything can trigger overthinking, and it really varies from person to person. \n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSay your friend says something you disagree with in conversation. You let it slide, but later it gnaws at you. You start deconstructing it. Maybe you question your own beliefs. Before you know it, you\u2019re confused and spending the week questioning your values. \n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tI\u2019m not saying it\u2019s wrong to think critically. \nBut it\u2019s worth noticing how easily reflection can slip into rumination.\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHave you ever woken up in a horrible mood and fantasised about curling up in bed all day? \nThen you manage to drag yourself to work or school and by the time you\u2019re home, you feel better.\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMaybe your colleague made a funny joke or maybe you finally tackled some tasks you\u2019ve been procrastinating.\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSmall external factors can impact your mood and self-dialogue drastically. \nIf you\u2019d stayed in bed all day, the odds of shifting out of that negative state would have been lower. \n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSometimes, you really do need a duvet day. \n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOn these days, staying in and resting might be more beneficial to you than going about your usual routine. But don\u2019t withdraw completely. Even stepping outside for 5 minutes to feel the sun on your skin can help. Call a friend to say hello. Let your partner know you\u2019re not feeling great. Little actions pull you out of a spiral.\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLife is profound. \nPeople, weather, a good cup of coffee. These all have an impact on the course of your day, your week, your life. \n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen we ruminate, overthink and overanalyse, we shut ourselves away from the world. If we don\u2019t engage with the world, we become trapped within ourselves. \n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCounselling and psychotherapy are centred around self-awareness. \nWhen life throws curveballs, we must know how to recover. \n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen done productively, introspection helps:\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMake sense of thoughts and emotions.\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIdentify any harmful behaviours or patterns.\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn skills to overcome these behaviours and patterns\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe problem arises when self-awareness crosses the line into rumination. \nWhen your introspection creates more anxiety than insight, it may be time to move forward. \n\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIt can be helpful to redirect repetitive thoughts to:\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEasier said than done. Trust me, I know.\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSome people, like myself, need time to understand why they are being emotionally reactive to a situation. Particularly conflict with other people.\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIt\u2019s good to process thoughts and feelings to understand them better. That way you can articulate yourself properly. \n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOther times, it\u2019s best to bring the problem up as soon as it occurs. So long as you\u2019re not too emotional to have a productive conversation. Whether you need to think it through first, or immediately address it, depends on your personality and how you handle conflict. \n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u201cWhy isn\u2019t he helping\u201d\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u201cHe doesn\u2019t appreciate what I do\u201d\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRather than talking it through with him, she pushes it down and continues cleaning. Luke asks Joanne to sit down with him, but in her haze of self-pity she ignores him and continues cleaning. \n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThese thoughts are difficult to tame, but what matters is realising that they may not be true. \n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe mind plays tricks, creates narratives and twists the truth. \n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOnce you bring these thoughts to light with the person they concern, you may find that they are wildly inaccurate.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOnce she speaks up, Joanne might learn Luke does appreciate her, just in a different way. Maybe he leaves notes on the counter. Maybe he brings her snacks from the shop. Maybe his love language isn\u2019t \u201cacts of service\u201d, but \u201cwords of affirmation\u201d or \u201cgifts\u201d.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy talking it out, they learn about each other and move forward.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\nAt the end of the day, all we\u2019re really trying to do is understand ourselves a little better. And that\u2019s a beautiful thing. But it\u2019s worth remembering that not every thought needs dissecting, not every emotion needs a label. \n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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