The Difference Between Helpful Problem Solving And Harmful Overthinking. ByAmy Morin, ... These are examples of the types of questions that might bombard you when you're overthinking.

In my mind, the key difference between coaches and consultants is where the focus is. In consulting, the focus is on the problem, and the consultant offers up best practices to address the problem.

Understanding the difference between problem- and emotion-focused coping skills is a useful framework for tackling the source of your stress. Often, you’ll pull from both skillsets.