It’s always at the worst times, isn’t it? You’re brushing your teeth, mid-bite of a paratha, or finally lying down to sleep, and suddenly—bam!—you’re back in 2020, calling your boss “dad” during a team meeting.
Your brain doesn’t let these moments rest because it’s on a mission: to “protect” you. That awkward joke you cracked or the time you waved at someone who wasn’t waving at you? Your brain thinks replaying these memories will stop you from repeating them.
(Aww, so thoughtful. Thanks, brain.)
But let’s flip the script for a second.
The Truth? Nobody’s Thinking About It.
Not your colleagues, not your friends, not even that random aunty from your building. Why? Because everyone else is too busy overthinking their own awkward moments.
Remember that time your friend mispronounced “quinoa” at a restaurant? No? Exactly.
How to Break the Overthinking Spiral
1. Be Your Own Best Friend.
If your best friend told you they tripped and fell in front of their crush, would you laugh at them or comfort them? Now, try giving yourself the same kindness. (Pro tip: Comfort first, laugh later.)
2. Make It a Meme.
Imagine your embarrassing moment as a meme template. When you wave back at someone who wasn’t waving at you: “Main hoon na.”
Laughing at yourself isn’t self-deprecation—it’s self-liberation.
3. Distract and Conquer.
The next time an awkward memory pops up, redirect your energy. Call a friend, watch a comedy reel, or eat a vada pav (because nothing beats carbs in a crisis).
Here’s What Really Matters:
Life’s too short to obsess over a handshake that turned into a fist bump. So let it go, and focus on what’s next. Because honestly, that moment? Forgotten faster than yesterday’s cricket score.
Stay awkward, stay awesome.
Overthinkerz
P.S. Got an embarrassing story you’re still cringing over? Share it with us, and we might feature it (anonymously!) in our next newsletter. Don’t worry—we’re all in this awkward boat together.
