Overthinking Test: How Busy Is Your Mind?
Can't stop thinking "what if..." or keep replaying yesterday? Check your overthinking level in 21 statements from two research scales.
- Estimated duration: 4 minutes
- Number of questions: 21
- Age range: 15–99 years
- Category: Wellbeing, Self Discovery
About this instrument
Overthinking has two faces. One worries about the future ("what if I fail?"), the other goes over the past ("why did I say that?"). This test measures both using two scales widely used in psychology research.
What you'll get:
Your overthinking level , from The Cool Head to The 100-Tabs Brain
A result card to save and share
Scores on two aspects: future worry and brooding over the past
Lines to break the thought loop and small steps to calm your mind
About this test: 21 statements, about 4 minutes. This is a self-reflection test , not a diagnostic tool. Level cut-offs are provisional.
Source: Part 1 uses the Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ) by Meyer, Miller, Metzger, & Borkovec (1990). Part 2 uses the brooding subscale of the Ruminative Responses Scale (Treynor, Gonzalez, & Nolen-Hoeksema, 2003; Nolen-Hoeksema & Morrow, 1991). Both scales are in the public domain and are used with attribution. The Indonesian translation, levels, and result texts were written by the Mindovia team and have not been validated.
What it reflects on
- Future Worry
- Brooding
How to take it
This test has two parts with different answer choices. Read the instructions at the start of each part.
There are no right or wrong answers.
Answer based on what usually happens for you, not what you think should happen.
This test is for self-reflection, not diagnosis. A high score doesn't mean you have an anxiety disorder or depression. If worry or repetitive thoughts have been disrupting your sleep, work, or relationships for weeks, talk to a psychologist. In an emergency, contact your local mental health crisis line.