Why We Overthink Differently: Unraveling the Psychology of Personality and Thoughts

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Why We Overthink Differently: Unraveling the Psychology of Personality and Thoughts

Rameshwari Rathore

DIP: 18.02.S07/20251003

DOI: 10.25215/2455/1003S07

Received: July 09, 2025; Revision Received: July 14, 2025; Accepted: July 17, 2025

Abstract

Overthinking is often expressed through worry, repetitive thoughts, or rumination. It takes different forms based on one’s personality. This paper examines how the Big Five personality dimensions (Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism) relate to specific styles of overthinking. Using a conceptual and literature-based framework, it explores how these traits influence patterns such as philosophical reflection, perfectionist tendencies, people-pleasing thoughts, and anxious brooding. While certain thinking styles may promote problem-solving or self-awareness, others can lead to emotional strain and difficulty making decisions. The article advocates for a personality-informed perspective on overthinking and introduces coping strategies that align with each trait. This approach promotes individualized emotional regulation and supports better psychological well-being.

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The author(s) appreciates all those who participated in the study and helped to facilitate the research process.

The author(s) declared no conflict of interest.

This is an Open Access Research distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any Medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

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Rameshwari Rathore @ advancemjrpedu@gmail.com

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Article Overview

ISSN 2455-670X

DIP: 18.02.S07/20251003

DOI: 10.25215/2455/1003S07

Published in

Volume 10, Issue 3, July – September, 2025 | MJRP Conference

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