Mental Reruns
October 17, 2025•132 words
I’m learning not to over analyze certain things. Like conversations I have at networking events, or things I share openly in group settings.
In this instance, it’s a short presentation I just gave at a small meetup.
I have a tendency to replay these scenes out in my mind. Thinking of areas where I should’ve done things better, or different. Or maybe not at all.
There is something healthy and natural about going through a quick, mental debrief in order to assess and improve. That’s good.
But if that goes on for hours, it crosses the line into obsessive behavior. Not so good.
If I did my best, it is enough.
If I stumbled, it is done.
Run through the mental replay for a few moments, then move on.
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