Overthinker

The word overthinker has been turned into something that people have now been afraid to label themselves as. When really, being an overthinker is one of the best attributes you could have. Because someone who overthinks is also someone who over loves. They become a person who cares so much about your safety and serenity that they will sacrifice their own, waiting for that "I'm home" text from you. Do not think that having an overthinker in your life or being an overthinker will do more harm than good because in reality no one will love and care for as much as that bundle of nerves does.

I am a proud overthinker! Yes, it gets messy sometimes, I dissect every little decision and option. I tend to worry about the people I love too much. And I used to believe that being an overthinker was a bad thing because people would tell me I'm too much or I need to relax. And honestly that is the furthest from the truth. Because as an overthinker I over love so much. And I love that I love so much. I get to make the people in my life feel more love than my heart can hold.

If people tell you to relax and stop overthinking every little thing, do not listen to them, because you are a perfect person. A perfect bundle of nerves who cares so much for the people around you. You are organized and you are beautifully messy. You would do anything for the people you love, you would give up everything for them, sometimes it could be out of fear for their safety and happiness. But sometimes it's just out of extreme love that is so hard to explain that all you can do is make sure they can feel that love.

Endlessly and overly. You are an overthinker. So... own it!

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Lindsay Anderson

October 13, 2021