The 5 Types of Overthinking and How to Turn Each One Off

Emiliya Zhivotovskaya, a leading figure in applied positive psychology, breaks down overthinking into five distinct types—worry, motivation, mindset, judgment, and regret—each with its own voice, purpose, and solution. Drawing from decades of research and her personal recovery from an eating disorder, she reveals why high-level worriers actually solve problems less effectively, introduces tools like the "I can't... yet" reframe and "taking your brain to court," and explains that the voice in your head isn't trying to destroy you—it's asking for something specific.