Your Result: Mental Overdrive
Pattern: Speed / Overthinking
You don’t have a “busy mind” problem. You have a nervous system doing overtime to keep you safe.
What’s really happening
When something matters, your mind accelerates to predict, prevent, and prepare. It looks like “productivity,” but it’s really hyper-vigilance. The cost is decision fatigue, looped thoughts at night, and a body that rarely gets to rest.
You’ll recognize it by
- Racing thoughts when you try to slow down.
- “I’ll act when I’m sure”—which becomes delay.
- Sleep that won’t stick even when you’re exhausted.
Why it formed
Your mind learned to scan for threat so you wouldn’t be blindsided. It was loyal protection, not a flaw.
Your first shift (today)
Speed → Presence. Don’t fight the mind; give it a kinder job. Teach it to notice without rescuing.
2-Minute Grounding Drill
- 30s: count 5 visual details around you (shapes, textures).
- 30s: notice 5 sounds (near → far).
- 30s: feel 3 contact points (feet, seat, hand on chest).
- 30s: breathe 6 in / 8 out, whisper: “I’m allowed to rest.”
Next step
Anchor this shift with guided support and a simple plan that calms the loop at the root.
Small wins compound. Do the drill once today and reply to your result email with how it felt.