How To Stop Overthinking?

Overthinking is to think about something too much or for too long. It is destructive and mentally draining. It can make you feel like you’re stuck in one place, and if you don’t act, it can greatly impact on your day-to-day life. It can quickly put your health and total well-being at risk. You don’t sleep well because overthinking keep you awake at night. 
Many people overthink because they are scared of the future. They have fears regarding losing a job, failure in exams, loss in business and what could potentially go wrong. “because they feel vulnerable about the future, they keep trying to solve problems in their head. If overthinking is not a symptom of a deeper emotional issue, it can often be addressed by changing thoughts and mindsets. You can try these simple methods to stop overthinking.

• Find a constructive way of processing any worries or negative thoughts, write your thoughts down in a journal every night before bed or first thing in the morning. They don’t have to be in any order. Do a ‘brain dump’ of everything on your mind onto the page. Sometimes that can afford a sense of relief.
• You can control your overthinking habit by connecting with your senses. Begin to notice what you can hear, see, smell, taste, and feel. The idea is to reconnect with your immediate world and everything around you. When you begin to notice, you spend less time in your head.
• Overthinkers often focus on the past, expending energy on “what ifs” and “should haves.” those who understand how to stop overthinking know that the past is just that. It can’t be changed. The only thing you can change is the meaning you give to it. Letting go of the past means you don’t let your mistakes control your future decisions. You forgive others and let go of your anger.
• When you are overthinking question yourself. What’s the probability that what I’m scared of will actually happen? if the probability is low, what are some more likely outcomes? if it’s a problem you keep ruminating about, rephrase the issue to reflect the positive outcome you’re looking for. For example instead of “I am not a good mother,” tell yourself or better still write, “I am trying to do best no one is perfect I am trying to be better day by day.” then make conscious effort to complete your responsibility as a mother.
• Recognise the triggers know when your brain is going to start overthink and then try to snap out of it immediately. Or better still, distract yourself and redirect your attention to something else that requires focus. It takes practice, but with time, you will be able to easily recognise when you are worrying unnecessarily, and choose instead, to do something in real life rather than spending a lot of time in your head.

Once you discover how to stop overthinking and live in the moment, you’ll be happier, more rested and have a positive influence on those around you. Always remember that life happens for you, not to you. Even your negative emotions can lead to positive outcomes if you treat them as gifts that have been given to help you grow.