How to come back from the Overthinking

I hope this article is very interesting to you. Why I said it's much influence to me in my life.

Sometimes when I'm lying in bed and  about to go to sleep negative thoughts start buzzing around in my mind.

In the past they could do quite a bit of damage. Nowadays I've become good at catching them quickly and to say to myself:

No, no, we are not going to think about this now.

This is not a good time to thinking this vulnerable matter.

I know that when I'm hungry or sleepy then my mind sometimes come to be vulnerable to not thinking clearly and to negativity.

So I follow up my “no, no…” phrase and I say to myself that I will think this situation or issue through when I know that my mind will work much better.

For example, after I've eaten something or in the morning after I have gotten my hours of sleep.

It took a bit of practice to get this to work but I've gotten pretty good at postponing thinking in this way. And I know from experience that when I revisit a situation with some level-headed thinking then in 70% of the cases the issue is very small to nonexistent.

And if there is a real issue then my mind is prepared to deal with it in much better and more constructive way.

1.Don't get lost in vague fears.

Another trap I've fallen into many times that have overthinking is that I've gotten lost in vague fears about a situation in my life.

And so my mind running wild has created disaster scenarios about what could happen if I do something.

So I've learned to ask myself: honestly, what is the worst that could happen?

And when I've figured out what the worst that could happen actually is then I can also spend a little time to think about what I can do if that often pretty unlikely thing happens.

I've found that the worst that could realistically happen is usually something that is not as scary as what my mind running wild with vague fear could produce.

Finding clarity in this way usually only takes a few minutes and bit of energy and it can save you a lot of time and suffering.

2. Work out.

This might sound a bit odd.

But working out can really help with letting go of inner tensions and worries.

It most often makes me feel more decisive and when I was more of an overthinker then it was often my go-to method of changing the headspace I was in to a more constructive one.

3. Get  good quality sleep.

Stop Overthinking when we must be sleeping thoroughly.

I think this is one of the most commonly neglected factors when it comes to keeping a positive mindset and not get lost in negative thought habits.

Because when you haven’t slept enough then you become more vulnerable.

Vulnerable to worrying and pessimism. To not thinking as clearly as you usually do. And to getting lost in thoughts going around and around in your mind as you overthink.

So let me share a couple of my favorite tips that help me to sleep better:

Keep it cool.

It can feel nice at first to get into a warm bedroom. But I’ve found that I sleep better and more calmly with fewer scary or negative dreams if I keep the bedroom cool.

Keep the earplugs nearby.

If you, like me, are easily awoken by noises then a pair simple earplugs can be a life-saver.

Hearing the melodies music. 

Your favorite music is helps to overcome the thinking habit. You can be easily sleep on the bed.

These inexpensive items have helped me to get a good night’s sleep and sleep through snorers, noisy cats and other disturbances more times than I can remember.

Don’t try to force yourself to go to sleep.

If you don’t feel sleepy then don’t get into bed and try to force yourself to go to sleep.

That, at least in my experience, only leads to tossing and turning in my bed for an hour or more.

A better solution in these situations is to wind down for an extra 20-30 minutes on the couch with, for example, some reading. This helps me to go to sleep faster and, in the end, get more sleep.

It's a very funny thing.

When I'm ready for study, to take a book and read suddenly I came to sleep. So if you want to sleep then try to this tips.

4. Spend more of your time in the present moment.

By being in the present moment in your everyday life rather than in the past or a possible future in your mind you can replace more and more of the time you usually spend on overthinking things with just being here right now instead.

Three ways that I often use to reconnect with the present moment are:

Slow down.

Slow down how you do whatever you are doing right now. Move slower, talk slower or ride your bicycle more slowly for example.

By doing so you become more aware of how you use your body and what is happening all around you right now.

Tell yourself: Now I am doing this thing so ready to remind.

I often tell myself this: Now I am 2. And 2 could be washing my clothes. Taking a walk in the woods. Or doing the dishes.

This simple reminder helps my mind to stop wandering and brings my focus back to what is happening in this moment.

Disrupt and reconnect.

If you feel you are getting lost in overthinking then disrupt that thought by – in your mind – shouting this to yourself : STOP!

Then reconnect with the present moment by taking just 1-2 minutes to focus fully on what is going on around you. Take it all in with all your senses. Feel it, hear it, smell it, see it and sense it on your skin.

5. Spend more of your time with people who do not overthink things.

Your social environment plays a big part of our life. So interact with them and avoid overthinking.

And not just the people and groups close to you in real life. But also what you read, listen to and watch. The blogs, books, forums, movies, podcasts and music in your life.

So think about if there are any sources in your life – close by or further away – that encourages and tends create more overthinking in your mind. And think about what people or sources that has the opposite effect on you.

Find ways to spend more of your time and attention with the people and input that have a positive effect on your thinking and less on the influences that tends to strengthen your overthinking habit.

6. Be aware of the issue and remind yourself throughout your day.

Being aware of your challenge is important to break the habit of overthinking.

But if you’re thinking that you’ll just remember to stop overthinking during your normal day then you’re likely just fooling yourself.

At least if you’re anything like me.

Because I needed help. It wasn’t hard to get it though. I just created a few reminders.

I write my mission in to my room.

Seeing this many times during my day helped me to snap out of overthinking faster and to over time greatly minimize this negative habit.

Two other kinds of reminders that you can use are:

A small written note.

Simply use a post-it note or something similar and write down my whiteboard phrase, a question like “Am I overcomplicating this?” or some other reminder that appeals to you.

Put that note where you cannot avoid seeing it like for example on your bedside table, your bathroom mirror or beside your computer screen.

A reminder on your smart phone.

Write down one of the phrases above or one of you own choosing in a reminder app on your smart phone.

Here’s the next step…

Now, you may think to yourself:

“This is really helpful information. But what’s the easiest way to put this into practice and actually make a real change with my overthinking?”.

Well, I’ve got something special for you…

Practices is make you a perfect person. So ready to accept the situation and avoid overthinking. 

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