Ozzy on University Challenge
I don’t understand the question
I don’t understand the answer
And I don’t know why this is still on TV
Some four letter words edited out
It struck me that sometimes deep thinking about a subject can end up with us not seeing the wood for the trees. There are lots of specialist experts out there that can give you ideas on how to think through overthinking.
There are tried and tested ways of dealing with overthinking. The most obvious are the methods for getting to sleep – counting sheep to distract the brain. I was taught to picture windscreen wipers clearing away thoughts. It works.
I decided to apply it to Facebook this week. Instead of reading the details of posts I focussed on the feelings posts generated. I then hit the snooze button on about 6 people. Suddenly Facebook is a much more pleasant place.
The interesting thing is I am not talking about people I disagree with – it has more to do with attitudes. It is interesting how attitudes can transfer.
In the past I found myself walking down roads that were unhealthy – just because of the attitudes around me. One workplace was filled with people in it for themselves at any cost – and I found myself taking that on. I ended up leaving – and I found myself changing for the better.
Sometimes we need to make a point of surrounding ourselves with people we want to be like.