9 Quick & Easy Ways to Kill Overthinking

I used to be an overthinker.

You know what that means- anxiety, depression, lack of progress.

Don’t feel bad. Overthinking is a sign of intelligence. But use that intelligence to help you move forward instead of spinning your wheels.

Let’s dive into some things to understand so that you can help yourself out of your ruts.

The problem is rarely the problem

Most of the damage is done inside your head. Worrying about outcomes vs what actually happens, are usually pretty far apart. The way you think about things is the problem.

Avoid self-rejection

Don’t reject yourself. You think people won’t respond to your writing, your email, your resume. Send it all anyway. Don’t close your own doors.

Silence and time

Most problems end up getting solved with less thinking. Make a decision and move on. If you’re having a tough time solving a problem, stop trying.

Important question

Ask yourself if there’s anything you can do to change the outcome? If you get a yes, then do what you can. If you get a no, move on from it.

Power of now

What you do with right now matters more than thinking about the past or worrying about the future.

Fact-check your thoughts

We’re emotional creatures, but the problem is emotions create issues with decision-making. Make sure you’re thinking with logic, not feelings.

Peace is found via acceptance

Accept the things you cannot change and learn to let them go. You’re helped along by acting on what you can control. Once you start taking action you tend to naturally worry less.

Mental health is health

We all like to see our muscles grow. We feel accomplished when we’re gasping for air post sprints. But pushing negativity out of our minds, that may be the most important aspect of health.

A bias toward action

Action, even small actions, eliminate overthinking and create momentum. That’s a win-win. So pick a small way to start and then just do it.

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