Why Humans Overthink: An Evolutionary Point of View A few hundred thousand years ago, Earth was wild—and so were we. Survival was a full-time job. Thinking, analyzing, and planning wasn’t a luxury—it was necessary. It helped humans make tools, build societies, and cooperate. Thinking was survival. Today, our living standards have improved, physical work has decreased, and comfort has replaced activity. As the saying goes: A healthy mind resides in a healthy body. But our intelligence became a badge of honor, leading to fragile egos. Now, even small triggers can shatter our self-esteem. We Overthink Because We’re Bored Children play, create, and explore. That’s human nature. Our minds are wired to improve, solve problems, and create. But idle minds wander. Without meaningful activity, thoughts loop into self-judgment and imagined scenarios. Scrolling social media, binge-watching shows, and constant comparison fuel overthinking. Example: Replaying conversations, worryi...
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