Overthinking decisions
Recognizing when another round of research becomes another delay.
A personal publication · Est. 2026
Overthinking, interrupted.
For capable, thoughtful people who spend too much time second-guessing themselves. I’m Anne, a chronic overthinker learning to trust myself, speak before overediting, and take action before confidence arrives. I’m sharing the process as I go.
Start hereReel 001
I’m overthinking this. I’m doing it anyway.
My first Reel, posted before I felt ready. It’s the quickest way to see what this is and whether it’s for you.
AboutAnne Maxwell · New Zealand
Less editing myself. More living.
I’m Anne Maxwell, a New Zealander and chronic overthinker who has spent years becoming exceptionally qualified at thinking things through, then thinking them through again, then calling an emergency internal board meeting to revisit the first two rounds.
These days, I’m practicing something harder: trusting myself before I have every answer.
I’m a beginner here. I’m learning to make the decision, say what I mean before I edit it to death, and show up before confidence arrives.
This is where I share what I’m learning about overthinking decisions, speaking before overediting, and showing up before confidence.
I’m not an expert with a perfect blueprint. I’m someone figuring it out in public, one decision, awkward moment and small win at a time.
Expect thoughtful observations, a little Kiwi plain speaking, honest misses, and the occasional report from the internal board.
Less second-guessing. More self-trust.— Anne
From the archive
Minutes of the internal board.
Every decision gets a hearing. This one went faster than usual.
- ItemWhether to publish this website.
- PresentThe Researcher. The Editor. The Worst-Case Planner. Anne (chair, technically).
- Motion
Wait until it’s perfect, the portrait is flawless, and there are forty articles. - ObjectionThe Editor requested “one more pass.” Noted. Declined.
- OutcomePublished
TopicsThree things I’m practicing
What you’ll find here.
Speaking before overediting
Saying what you mean with warmth, clarity, and fewer post-conversation rewrites.
Showing up before confidence
Taking a first step while you’re still figuring things out.
The mission, in full
Less second-guessing. More self-trust. Taking action before I feel ready.
Learning to make a decision, say what I mean, and show up without another round of revisions.
Revisions: 0 (a personal best)
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