如何應對過度思考範例

Are you guilty of dwelling on a problem much longer than you should? Many people get caught up in overthinking problems from time to time, but some people make a habit of it. This habit can affect grades and academic performance, because students can get so caught up in thinking mode that they never get to good solution.

你有沒有用過多的時間來思考一個問題？很多人都會時不時地在一些問題上過度思考，但有一些人會把它當做一個習慣。這個習慣會影響你的分數和學習，因爲學生們會陷入一個思考模式，即他們找不到一個好的解決方案。

Some people who overthink tend to get stuck in analysis mode, by over-analyzing every nook and cranny of a situation repeatedly, and in a circular pattern (around and back again to the first).

一些過度思考的人會一次次過度分析情形的每一處，從而陷入分析模式中，這種模式呈環形（繞一圈又回到出發點）。

That situation - the state when a thinker is “stuck” in analysis - is sometimes called analysis paralysis. It's also one form of procrastination.

當思考者在分析中無法自拔時，這種情形或狀態有時也被稱爲分析癱瘓。它也是拖延症的一種形式。

It’s not difficult to imagine why this could be unhelpful or even harmful for academic work.

想象一下，爲什麼這樣會對學業無幫助甚至有危害，其實並不難。

Students who encounter certain kinds of test questions are in danger of analysis paralysis:

碰到各種類型問題的學生就有陷入分析癱瘓的危險：

?Complex essay questions can cause students to get stuck thinking about single aspect of the question and ignore others.

複雜的問答題會使學生只執着于思考問題的一個方面，從而忽略其他問題。

?Students will be at a loss when trying to decide how to start writing an answer to essay questions because there are so many options. This can be a time waster.

當要決定怎麼回答問答題時，學生們會由於選擇太多不知所措。這樣就會浪費時間。

?Long multiple choice questions can also cause analysis paralysis. Students may try to read too much into the question and spin themselves into total confusion.

篇幅長的多項選擇題也會導致分析癱瘓。學生們會過度解讀問題，從而使自己陷入迷惑而無法自拔。

?Students can also overthink their choices in a multiple choice situation and read more into each choice than they should.

學生們也會在多項選擇上過度思考，在每項選擇上解讀出更多的內容。

If the situations above sound familiar, you are like many other students. You are also wise to recognize that this is a potential problem for you.

如果上述的情形聽起來很熟悉，你就有和許多學生一樣的情況了。承認這是一個隱患也是明智的。

If you know it, then you can address it!

如果你發現了問題，就可以動手解決它了！

Overcoming Overthinking

克服過度思考

Overthinking during a test can really hurt! The big risk you face is failing to complete the test because you think too much and can’t make a decision. Go into the test with a time management plan. As soon as you get the test, do a quick assessment to determine how much time you should spend on each section.

在考試的時候過度思考真是一件要命的事！你面臨的最大的風險就是無法完成考試，因爲你想的太多了，做不了決定。你要一進入考試就做好時間管理工作，快速地估計一下，每個部分你應該花多長時間。

The open-ended essay answers are the most time consuming.

開放式的問答題最耗費時間

If you tend to be an overthinker, you will have to manage your urge to dwell on the many possibilities when trying to answer an open-ended test question. To do this, you must give yourself time to brainstorm – but also give yourself a time limit. Once you reach the predetermined time limit, you must stop thinking and go into action.

如果你有過度思考的趨勢，就得在回答開放式測試題時，對自己執着於多種可能性時進行管理。爲了成功，你必須給自己來個頭腦風暴，但也要給自己限定時間。一旦你即將超出時間限制，就必須停止思考，開始行動。

If you’re facing a multiple choice, resist the tendency to read too much into the questions and answers. Read the question once, then (without looking at your options) think of a good answer. Then see if this matches one that’s listed. If it does, select it and move on!

如果你面臨的是多項選擇，就得避免在題目和答案上想得過多的趨勢。先賭一次題目，然後（不要看你的選項）想出好的答案。接着看看答案與列出的是否相匹配。如果是，就做出選擇然後看下一題！

Thinking Too Much about Assignments

對於任務思考過度

Creative students can also think too much when it comes to getting started on a research paper or big project, because there are so many possibilities. A creative mind loves to explore possibilities.

當要開始着手研究論文或一項大工程時，有創造性的學生們也可能會過度思考，因爲可能性太多了。創造性的思維喜歡探索各種可能性。

Although it probably goes against your grain, you will have to force yourself to be methodical when selecting a topic. You can be creative and imaginative for the first day or two to come up with a list of possible topics – then stop. Pick one and go with it.

雖然很可能與你的大腦相牴觸，但你還是不得不強迫你自己系統地選擇出一個主題。你在前一兩天會充滿創造性和想象力，來列出一系列可能的主題，然後停止。選擇一個然後與之相匹配。

Creative projects like fiction writing and art projects can be downright paralyzing, as well. There are so many directions you could go! How can you possibly start? What if you make the wrong choice?

創造性的工程，例如小說創作和藝術項目也會完全麻痹。你可以選擇的方向有許多！那麼你該怎麼開始呢？如果選錯了又該怎麼辦呢？

The truth is that you will continue to create as you go. The final creative project rarely ends up exactly as you intended at first. Just relax, get started, and create as you go. It’s OK!

真相是你會繼續進行創作。最後一項創造性工程會如同你一開始打算的那樣結束。你只需要休息一下，然後繼續開始創作就好啦！

Students can also fall into analysis paralysis when starting to write a school report. The best way to conquer this type of roadblock is to start writing in the middle – don’t try to start at the beginning. You can go back and write the introduction and rearrange your paragraphs as you edit.

學生們在開始着手學務報告時也會陷入分析癱瘓。克服它最好的辦法就是從中間開始寫——不要從頭開始。你可以回顧前面內容，寫下前言，然後根據你的編輯內容重新安排段落。