It's my belief that overthinking is one big deflection from actually doing that. In a sense, we decide to over-evaluate so we don't have to actually address the issue or come up with a tangible solution, or the solution seems elusive to us because we're so afraid of the potential consequences. Nobody is a natural "over-thinker," but most people are, in fact, natural "deflectors," in that they will do anything to avoid facing a problem if it makes them feel even a little uncomfortable. The point is: over-thinking is holding you back from living your life, whether it's by avoiding problems or, subsequently, not fully experiencing happiness. So here are 4 ways to get past it, once and for all: