Anupam Kher, a well-known actor, recently shared a thought-provoking message on social media: 'If you can overthink the worst, why can't you overthink the best?' This idea sparked discussions on the feasibility of focusing on positive outcomes. Experts, including Dr. Sharadhi C, a consultant psychiatrist at Aster CMI Hospital in Bangalore, acknowledge that while it is possible to 'overthink the best,' this can still lead to stress. The tendency to focus on negative outcomes is rooted in the brain's 'negativity bias,' a survival mechanism that prioritizes risk assessment. Dr. Sharadhi explains that this habit can intensify with stress and past negative experiences. To combat overthinking, she suggests practical strategies such as recognizing when negative thoughts arise, questioning their validity, and setting time limits for worrying. Instead of forcing positivity, a balanced approach that includes realistic expectations is recommended. The goal is not to eliminate overthinking completely but to manage it effectively.