Everybody
overthinks. It’s human nature. Whether
you consider yourself a positive or negative person, an introvert or an
extrovert, a worrier or a calm soul, chances are you overthink from time to
time. For some people, this can become a bad habit that causes anxiety and
stress or adds to mental health issues such as depression, and for others, it
can simply be an annoyance that they wish they could stop. Well, here are some tips to help you curb
your overthinking habits and live a more carefree life.
01. Pinpoint your overthinking
If you’re like me, you usually
overthink at certain times of the day. For me, it’s when I go to bed. Once all
of the business of the day has calmed down and I’m settling down to sleep, my
brain goes into overdrive and I begin to overthink things that happened
throughout the day and conversations I had. Identifying when you are
overthinking is one of the first steps to overcoming the habit. If you only
overthink in certain situations, pinpoint exactly what those situations are,
what they have in common and when you feel yourself overthinking, remind
yourself that you need to simplify things in your mind.
02. Think positive
Being an overthinker can often mean
you’re hard on yourself and end up kicking yourself for things you’ve done or
haven’t done. When you feel this happening, force yourself to think of a
positive from that situation and focus on that one thing, instead of the
negative things you’re overthinking about. If you overthink about potential
situations that haven’t happened yet, force yourself to think about the best
possible outcome instead of the worst. At first, it may be hard to realise
you’re doing it and purposefully think positive, but if you do it often enough,
it will become a natural habit that won’t require any thought.
03. Stay busy
Staying busy is one of the most
helpful things to do when you’re overthinking, although it can sometimes only
be a temporary fix. If you just can’t stop thinking about something in
particular and you’re dwelling on it, do something that will make you think
instead. Try reading a book, doing a puzzle or watching a movie. If none of
these things help, try putting on some music and sorting out your closet.
Anything to keep your body and mind busy will do the trick.
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