Do I Overthink Everything? Quiz

This test covers rumination, memory, guilt, conflict, anticipation, the future, sleep, avoidance, self-esteem, judgment, recognition, control, intrusive thoughts, mood and readiness to change. What the test asks, for example Rumination If you often think back to past situations, wondering what you should have done differently. If, once an event is over, you are able to leave it behind you and move on to something else. Memory If unpleasant memories resurface without your wanting them to. If a photo or a song may bring back a painful memory, and then your day carries on. Guilt If you blame yourself for things you said or did weeks, months, or years ago. If you let the small slip-ups of daily life go without coming back to them. Conflict If you replay old arguments in your head, imagining what you could have said in response. If you manage to move on after a negative event. Anticipation If, before an important event, you spend a lot of time considering everything that could go wrong. If, before an uncertain situation, you spontaneously expect a positive outcome. The future If your thoughts about the future revolve mainly around what could go wrong. If you look at the future without drifting into worst-case scenarios. Sleep If an important decision preoccupies you to the point of keeping you from sleeping. If you manage to fall asleep despite your worries about the future. Avoidance If you avoid committing to projects out of fear of future failure. If you put off certain tasks because you imagine in advance that they will go badly. Self-esteem If you constantly doubt your worth as a person. If, after a mistake, you stick to the facts without concluding that you are worthless. Judgment If you speak to yourself with harsh words that you would never dare say to someone else. If you speak to yourself with the same kindness you would show a friend. Recognition If, even when you are complimented, you find a reason to think that you do not deserve it. If, when you succeed at something, you give yourself credit with satisfaction. Control If, when you start ruminating, you feel like you are losing control of your thoughts. If you manage to interrupt the flow of your negative thoughts. Intrusive thoughts If, when a negative thought appears, it automatically triggers another one. If, when a negative thought arises, you are able to notice it and then let it pass. Mood If a minor setback is sometimes enough to darken your whole outlook on your life. If a small problem keeps its proper size in your mind. Readiness to change If your mental rumination has a real impact on your life. If you believe you are capable of growing in this area.