overplanning

/ˌoʊvərˈplænɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act or habit of planning something in too much detail, often reducing flexibility or enjoyment.
    • She realized her overplanning was making her anxious, so she decided to leave some things open.
    • The team's overplanning caused them to miss the deadline because they spent too long on details.
    • Overplanning can turn a fun vacation into a stressful checklist of tasks.
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verb
  1. Present participle of overplan: to plan something in excessive detail.
    • They are overplanning the party and forgetting to enjoy the preparation.
    • The committee is overplanning the event, which is why it's taking so long.
    • Stop overplanning every meal and just cook something simple.
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