Overthinking

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Overthinking

It can be toxic

Updated: 2026.02.02

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Overthinking

지나친 생각

Articles

Why do I overthink everything?

Videos

Give me 9 minutes and I'll STOP your OVERTHINKING The Science of Overthinking : How to Stop the Endless Thought Loops

Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

How often do you find yourself overthinking, and in what situations does it usually occur?

평소에 과도하게 생각하게 되는 편인가요? 주로 어떤 상황에서 그런 일이 생기나요?

Can overthinking ever have a positive impact on one’s life? If so, under what conditions?

과도한 생각이 삶에 긍정적인 영향을 줄 수도 있다고 보시나요? 그렇다면 어떤 조건에서 가능하다고 생각하시나요?

How do you personally define “worry,” and what strategies do you use to reduce it in daily life?

당신은 ‘걱정’을 어떻게 정의하시나요? 일상에서 걱정을 줄이기 위해 어떤 방법을 사용하시나요?

In what ways do you think mindfulness meditation can help people overcome overthinking?

마음챙김 명상이 과도한 생각을 극복하는 데 어떤 도움을 줄 수 있다고 보시나요?

Did you find the tips or advice in the passage helpful or practical? Why or why not?

이 글에 나온 팁이나 조언이 도움이 되거나 실용적이라고 느끼셨나요? 왜 그렇게 보시나요?

Can you share a personal experience where facing discomfort led to personal growth or greater resilience?

불편함을 마주한 경험이 개인적인 성장이나 회복력으로 이어졌던 적이 있나요? 그 경험을 나눠 주실 수 있나요?

How comfortable are you with leaving certain outcomes up to fate, and how does this attitude influence your overall mindset?

어떤 결과를 운명에 맡기는 것에 대해 얼마나 편안하게 느끼시나요? 이런 태도가 전반적인 사고방식에 어떤 영향을 준다고 보시나요?

Q10

If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.

궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.

Expressions

engage

to take part in something or become involved

例句

Students are encouraged to engage actively in class discussions.

例句

The campaign aims to engage younger audiences.

embrace

to accept or adopt something willingly and positively

例句

She decided to embrace change rather than resist it.

例句

The company embraces new ideas and innovation.

assuage

to make an unpleasant feeling less strong

例句

He tried to assuage her fears with reassurance.

例句

The apology helped assuage public anger.

strive

to try very hard to achieve something

例句

She strives to improve her English every day.

例句

The team strives for excellence in every project.

manifestation

a clear sign or expression of something abstract

例句

His kindness is a manifestation of strong values.

例句

The protest was a manifestation of public frustration.

*本教材是專爲使用Ringle學習英文的學員設計。

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