How to Avoid Overthinking
What is Overthinking
You have something in your mind and constantly thinking about that thing, the horses of your mind keep racing. Thoughts become very deep and you start thinking about the consequences, events and possibilities related to it. This is what is called overthinking.
Though it is necessary to think in some places, but without doing work, without thinking about important things, it is very wrong to keep thinking all day.
Consequences of Overthinking:
- It blocks new positive thoughts.
- Can ruin anyone’s life.
- Frustration (depression) increases.
- He becomes very weak mentally.
- Starts doubting everything.
- This increases the tension.
- Decision making ability is reduced.
- Due to over-thinking, man keeps on thinking, does nothing. This makes it inactive.
- There is a lack of concentration, due to which he is not able to concentrate properly in his daily activities.
That’s why it’s important to stop the never-ending storm of thoughts as they are mostly negative.
Here are some ways you can get rid of overthinking:
Some tips to Stop overthinking
Get distracted:
Whenever there is overthinking, immediately actively shift your attention elsewhere. Immediately listen to a song or start playing a game or read something or start doing pushups. This will divert your mind and avoid overthinking.
Be aware of yourself
To stop anything, it is very important to know that it is happening. Overthinking is a flood of ideas. Due to which stress and anxiety increase and there is a lack of concentration. It is visible both physically and mentally. Therefore, whenever you have such thoughts, immediately be alert and cut off the stream of thoughts.
Just watch your thoughts
Instead of getting entangled in useless thoughts, be yourself an observer and observe the interactions of thoughts. Then a little laughed at them and said that why are they running in vain without any meaning.
In this way you will separate yourself from them and then you can bring your attention to your work.
Don’t Suppress Thoughts
We know that pressing, tying and holding anything inflames it more. Whenever there is overthinking, do not try to stop thoughts by force. Instead, busy yourself with other things. As told earlier, listen to the songs or start working on something else. This is called diverting thoughts or changing their direction.
Set Reminder
Your brain is such that it keeps working in “default mode” until it receives other instructions.
So set reminders on your mobile or laptop and put some sticky notes around you. So that you remember again and again that the horses of thoughts have to be given rest.
This will make you DISTRACT. This is also a good way to stop overthinking.
Meditation
It is not possible to break the habit of overthinking immediately. It’s like resetting your mind.
For this you have to meditate. While meditating, you have to focus on your breath. You can also start counting at (1,2,3….). In the beginning, do this for 5-10 minutes. Afterwards, gradually increase the time.
If there is a storm of thoughts while meditating, then do not panic, because in the beginning it will disturb a lot but do not panic…it will gradually subside and end.
Summary:
It takes patience to change any habit. So enjoy life, focusing on the present. Think about what’s going on now. Put your worries about the past or future to the side. And just persevere because nothing is impossible.