Episode 24: Are You an Overthinker? The Test-Taking Mindset Type That Knows the Answer, Then Changes It

If you've ever studied hard, felt confident going in, and then watched yourself change a correct answer to a wrong one, this episode is for you. In Episode 24, Tina Wiles breaks down the Overthinker mindset type, why it happens, and three skills you can use right in the middle of a test to stop the spiral. What You'll Learn in This Episode The five signs you're an Overthinker (and why high achievers are the most likely to fall into this pattern) Why the real problem isn't how much you studied, it's self-trust The science behind gut instinct and why your body processes information faster than your mind can analyze it How to use the 3-2-1 countdown technique to choose an answer and move forward Why separating your self-worth from your test score actually improves performance (and what the research says) The thought-stopping technique: a three-step method to interrupt overthinking in real time Mentioned in This Episode The Mel Robbins Five Second Rule (inspiration for the 3-2-1 countdown technique) Error-related negativity research published in Psychology Today The free two-minute mindset quiz at my2tor.com Try This Today The next time you catch yourself stuck between two answer choices, try this: reread the question slowly, take one slow nasal breath in and out, then count 3-2-1 and choose. Flag it if you want to revisit it, and move on. That's it. Trust the work you've done. Take the Free Quiz Not sure what your test-taking mindset type is? Take the two-minute quiz at my2tor.com to get personalized insights and strategies based on how you actually show up under pressure.