Is your mind stuck on a hamster wheel?🛞

Hello friends! Do you find yourself overthinking often?

TODAY’s TOPIC

• What is overthinking & it’s common signs?

• Why people tend to overthink?

• How to address this?

WHAT

Overthinking involves dwelling on or overanalyzing a particular topic or situation for an extended period of time.

Some common signs of overthinking include:

• Constantly worrying or feeling anxious.

• Replaying situations or experiences in your mind.

• Fixated on things outside your control.

WHY

Few reasons why people tend to 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸.

 🕹️ 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹

 ↳ Humans dislike feeling powerless and helpless. Overthinking feels like a useful activity and gives illusion of control.

⁉️ 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘆

 ↳ Overthinking arises from human desire for confidence in how things will unfold and as such, we cycle through scenarios, attempting to predict outcomes.

🤔𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗱𝗼𝘂𝗯𝘁

↳ When we lack confidence in ourselves, we analyze situations repeatedly, seeking reassurance or validation.

Tip: Remember, we all overthink at times but finding ways to manage it can improve our wellbeing.

HOW

Here are 5 practical tips to stop overthinking:

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳

↳ When you catch yourself overthinking, pause and observe how it impacts your mood. Are you feeling irritated, nervous or guilty?

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳

↳ Engage in an activity you enjoy to shut down overthinking. Consider learning new skills, attend a new class or try a new hobby.

𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵

↳ Sometimes the simplest things work wonders. Close your eyes and breathe deeply. Focus on your breath, paying attention to how your chest and stomach move as you inhale and exhale for 5 minutes.

𝗧𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

↳ Regular meditation helps clear your mind by turning your attention inward. Dedicate 5 minutes to meditation in a quiet spot.

𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

↳ By taking decisive steps, even small ones, you build self trust and break the cycle. Start with actions that have minimal consequences and gradually work your way up to bigger decisions.

👉 What’s your go to activity to stop overthinking?

Until next week,

Jaspreet