Let me set the scene for you before we dive in. The thought girl is sitting next to a window, gazing out at what could of been. The headphones are obviously plugged in, as she sits deep in thought, staring off into the distance. She wondered what could have been. She wondered what would have happened if she acted differently. She couldn't help but wonder about the future, the past, and even the present, if she would have changed one small thing.
So, who is the thought girl? Hello, it is me. Maybe it is you too, but that is for you to decide after you hear what I have to say about the power and pain that our thoughts cause us.
Now, perhaps I have peaked your interest. Let me tell you all about the thought daughter recipe: Get yourself by a window, if you are alone, quick! Turn on your most introspective song, personally huge fan of I Love You, I'm Sorry, but August, by Taylor Swift works too. Now, let your mind wander. Once you have exhausted all plausible thoughts at last four times, only then can you move to the next step. Ready? Well then, get your text messages ready to text your closest friends exactly what crazy realization you have come up with.
Whether you are a fan of her or not, Carrie Bradshaw is the blueprint for this type of female. She is the thinker, an over-thinker if you well. Perhaps you find yourself narrating your life like Carrie, or maybe you just get lost in your thoughts a lot.
I got the idea to write this blog post after seeing a handful of TikToks about the "Thought Daughter", you know, the daughter who is constantly overthinking about every little situation. A category that, even though I am not a fan of, I believe that I totally fill the role for perfectly.
Thinking, and overthinking, can be exhausting. Trust me, I know. Don't believe me, just ask my friends, they are a byproduct to the not so subtle dissection of each minor moment in my life. I will say though, after living in Europe, I definitely have become more go with the flow, and less what do we think this means.
I would like to say that this is a byproduct of my love for fashion, always thinking ahead of the plan, choosing the best pieces to wear for the best occasion, deciding what would pair best with what, researching trends, and creating a wardrobe that will sustain me into the years to come, you know always thinking ahead.
However, I really think this is a byproduct of who I am and a dedication to the Sex and The City tv show. So, I find myself in constant thought, reviewing the day and the transactions (monetary or people wise) that I have at a deeper than average level.
While many of you might think this is a negative, I find it to be almost a superpower. Yea, okay, sometimes this totally hinders my experience, but other times it allows me to see things that maybe I wouldn't of noticed was always there. Don't get me wrong, overthinking can be the worst, but adding just enough thought into your day may be able to change your perspective.
So, after saying all of this, I wonder where my mind will drift off to the next time I am staring out the window observing the scenery.
xx,
sunshine
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