what makes it worse is that overthinking is often culturally rewarded. we live in an era where analysis is conflated with emotional depth, where second-guessing is seen as intellectual responsibility, where being “too self-aware” has become a quiet badge of honor. overthinkers are often praised for being introspective, emotionally intelligent,... See more

The Tired Nature of Thought

By Lawrence Yeo

One of the common mantras of our day is to be present. That by being fully aware of the contents of the moment, you are engaged in the only thing that matters, which is the “now.”

While this makes sense, I often wonder what it means to embody this presence. On one hand, it’s clichéd and trite because all it... See more