Psychologist Ramón Schlemmbach explains overthinking and how to stay present
Overthinking – repetitive rumination about past events or future scenarios – is identified as a common mental habit that limits people’s ability to enjoy the present. Psychologist and coach Ramón Schlemmbach, based in Schwerin, describes it as a coping strategy rooted in childhood experiences, such as feelings of inadequacy or an “under‑submission” tendency that makes it hard to set boundaries.
Schlemmbach notes that many people become trapped in thought loops, for example replaying a conversation before sleep or worrying about how they appeared on a date. He advises simple mindfulness exercises to break the cycle, such as focusing on breathing, grounding techniques, and deliberately shifting attention to the immediate environment. Recognising the underlying psychological patterns can help individuals reduce anxiety and improve well‑being.
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- [● 6 SOURCES] Simple everyday exercises can help people become more present and reduce overthinking. www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Overthinking can also involve excessive concern about future scenarios. www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Schlemmbach identifies a childhood “inadequacy” pattern (Unzulänglichkeitsprägung) as a cause of overthinking. www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] He also cites a childhood “submission” pattern (Unterwerfungsprägung) that makes setting boundaries difficult. www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Ramón Schlemmbach says overthinking prevents people from enjoying the present moment. www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] People who internalize the belief “I am okay regardless of perfection” tend not to overthink. www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Overthinking often involves rumination about past events. www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Overthinking can arise even in trivial situations, such as worrying about one's appearance on a date. www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de · +1 more