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How do you deal with overthinking?
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Annie
37 days agoSome months ago, after concluding my semester exams, I spent the holidays thinking to myself " what if I didn't write well or what if I didn't study enough". I just couldn't stop imagining the worst case scenario. It felt so isolating and it ended up not being true. That was when I realized how much energy overthinking drained from my life.
Overthinking is a cycle of dwelling on past mistakes or worrying about uncertainties without finding a solution to them. Sometimes, our minds can get us stuck in this loop. We find ourselves replaying past conversations, analyzing small details and questioning ourselves till we are exhausted.
The goal is to build a supportive community where we can find practical ways to manage our thought patterns.
I will start by asking, what does overthinking feel like for you and what triggers it the most? Does your overthinking center on past mistakes or future worries? What about challenging negative thoughts?Do you ask yourself if this thought is based on facts or assumptions?
The problems of overthinking can be tackled through various practices. These practices help pull your focus from repetitive thoughts back to the present moment, creating a sense of calm. Such practices include practicing meditation, focusing on your breath, finding a productive distraction, journaling your thoughts or talking to a counselor.
This shows that while managing overthinking is a journey, it is not a destination. Small, consistent efforts can lead to significant change over time. Here's to finding a little more peace in our thoughts, one day at a time.