THE FUSE

Few traits are as overly criticized by modern self-help culture as overthinking is. We’re advised to stop over-analyzing situations, to trust our instincts more, and to dwell on small details less. Yet according to psychological research, although rumination can indeed be harmful without moderation, not all reflective thinking is necessarily problematic. In fact, certain habits that may look like overthinking from the outside can actually signal high levels of emotional intelligence.