70 Overthinking Quotes to Shift Focus and Find Inner Peace


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Overthinking kills! It torments our mind to a point we are unable to think and function properly, hurting not just ourselves but also the people who are close to us. However, overthinking is not something that is completely and absolutely in our control.

That being said, we can still limit the extent of overthinking for a peaceful and happy life. We have created a list of helpful and insightful quotes about overthinking that can help you lead a better life free from the clutches of overthinking and anxiety.

A crowded mind, leaves no space, for a peaceful heart. Christine Evangelou

A crowded mind, leaves no space, for a peaceful heart.

Christine Evangelou

The more you overthink, the less you will understand.

Habeeb Akande

To end hunger of overthinking, you need to eat positive attitude and happiness.

Genereux Philip

My mother said the cure for thinking too much about yourself was helping somebody who was worse off than you.

Sylvia Plath

Nothing can harm you as much as your own thoughts unguarded.

Buddha

We drink the poison our minds pour for us and wonder why we feel sick.

Atticus

If you keep thinking about what you want to do or what you hope will happen, you don't do it, and it won't happen.

Desiderius Erasmus

Overthinking is the biggest cause of unhappiness.

Eckhart Tolle

Overthinking is a form of self-imposed suffering.

The mind is a powerful tool, but it can also be a prison.

The mind is a powerful tool, but it can also be a prison.

Short Overthinking Quotes

To think too much is a disease. Fyodor Dostoevsky

To think too much is a disease.

Fyodor Dostoevsky

Worrying is like paying a debt you don't owe.

Mark Twain

The mind is a powerful tool; overuse dulls its edge.

Let go of what you can't control, and enjoy what you can.

Your mind is a canvas; don't let overthinking paint it gray.

Overthinking is a dead end.

Overthinking is a luxury you can't afford.

Overthinking is a habit, stop feeding it.

Stop Overthinking Quotes

Overthinking will not empower you over things that are beyond your control. So, let it be if it is meant to be and cherish the moment.

Mahsati A

Overthinking is a waste of energy.

The journey to peace begins with silencing the mind.

The journey to peace begins with silencing the mind.

True freedom lies in the liberation from excessive thought.

The universe doesn't care about your worries; it's indifferent.

The present moment is a gift, don't let overthinking steal it.

Replace the noise in your head with the music of your soul.

Find freedom in simplicity, not complexity.

Overthinking is nothing but a trap. Escape by focusing on what you can control.

Overthinking Kills Quotes

We are dying from overthinking. We are slowly killing ourselves by thinking about everything. Anthony Hopkins

We are dying from overthinking. We are slowly killing ourselves by thinking about everything.

Anthony Hopkins

Overthinking is parasitic. It is viral. It is deadly, even.

Genereux Philip

Stop thinking, and end your problems.

Lao Tzu

Overthinking kills your ability to trust.

Overthinking is the mind's worst enemy.

Overthinking hinders growth. It prevents learning from experiences.

Overthinking always isolates. It replaces connection with withdrawal.

Positive Overthinking Quotes

Release the grip of overthinking and embrace the freedom of being.

Replace overthinking with mindful living.

Replace the question "what if" with "what now?"

Overthinking is a loop; break free by stepping out.

You are capable of more than your overthinking mind can comprehend.

You are capable of more than your overthinking mind can comprehend.

Overthinking is a temporary roadblock, not a permanent destination.

Powerful Quotes About the Negative Impact of Overthinking

Overthinking is a type of fear, and fear stops us from living.

Oprah Winfrey

The sharpest minds often ruin their lives by overthinking the next step, while the dull win the race with their eyes closed. Bethany Brookbank

The sharpest minds often ruin their lives by overthinking the next step, while the dull win the race with their eyes closed.

Bethany Brookbank

If you overthink things, the moment will pass you by.

Maya Moore

The more you overthink, the less you live.

Overthinking is a self-inflicted wound that bleeds hope.

Overthinking is a parasite feeding on potential.

The weight of overthinking crushes the spirit.

Overthinking is a self-imposed labyrinth with no exit.

Funny Overthinking Quotes

I'm not overthinking, I'm just planning for every possible scenario!

My brain is like a hamster on a wheel, but instead of running, it's overthinking.

I'm currently in a serious relationship with my thoughts. It's complicated.

I'm not procrastinating, I'm just gathering data for future overthinking.

My therapist says I overthink a lot. I'm considering suing her for defamation of character.

I'm not overthinking, I'm just practicing for my next career as a detective.

I'm not overthinking, I'm just pre-empting disappointment.

If overthinking was a sport, I‘d be an Olympic champion.

If overthinking was a sport, I'd be an Olympic champion.

If overthinking burned calories, I'd be a supermodel by now.

Quotes about Overthinking in a Relationship

Overthinking creates problems that don't exist.

Choose love over doubt.

Overthinking is a thief of joy in relationships.

Overthinking is a thief of joy in relationships.

Overthinking is the silent destroyer of love.

Overthinking can erode trust like water on stone.

Doubt can suffocate a love that's meant to soar.

Overthinking poisons relationships. It transforms trust into suspicion.

Overthinking at Night Quotes

Nighttime is when overthinking finds its voice.

The quiet of night amplifies the mind‘s noise.

The quiet of night amplifies the mind's noise.

Let the night sky be a reminder of something bigger than worries.

Insomnia is often just overthinking in disguise.

As the world sleeps, my mind becomes a restless ocean of thoughts.

In the grand scheme of things, my worries are just a speck.

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