The Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with TVRI Yogyakarta, once again presents OPSI: Obrolan Psikologi (Psychology Talk) with its fifteenth episode, airing on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, from 3:00–4:00 PM WIB. This episode raises the theme “Fight Overthinking, Stay Sane, and Keep Work on Track!”. The discussion focuses on overthinking that often arises in the workplace due to excessive demands, pressure, and expectations. The episode explores how overthinking can affect mental health and daily work performance. It also discusses ways to manage overthinking in order to remain mentally healthy and productive at work.
Appearing as the speaker in this episode is Siti Sholichah, S.Psi., M.Psi., Psikolog, a psychologist at the UGM Human Quality Development Unit. Sholichah explains the definition of overthinking, the distinction between healthy and unhealthy overthinking, its impact on daily life, and various strategies to manage it so that it does not interfere with mental health and work activities.
“Taking a moment to inhale and then exhaling slowly can help cut off the overthinking process in the brain. This practice is part of mindfulness, which helps us be present in the moment. Once the mind becomes calmer, we can then continue our activities with greater clarity,” said Sholichah.
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Writer: Relung Fajar Sukmawati