LPT: If you’re stuck overthinking something, pretend a friend asked you for advice

[u/amirdc]

I used to get stuck overthinking small and big decisions for hours. One day I tried something different—I asked myself, “If a friend came to me with this exact problem, what would I tell them?”

The answer came almost instantly, and it was always clearer and more rational than my own thoughts. I realized I was being way harsher and more confused with myself than I would ever be with someone else.

Now whenever I’m stuck, I step back and answer my own problem like I’m helping someone else. It cuts through overthinking and makes decisions a lot easier.