Anyone who overthinks knows that overthinking can be extremely exhausting. While overthinking, one might find that they are stuck at the point from where they started. The issue with overthinking is that it disrupts the daily functioning of life and further, drains you of energy and the end result is just a bad feeling. In addition to that, overthinking also increases stress levels and can cloud judgment. If you ever find yourself overthinking, here is what you can try.
1. Change your identity by changing your inner voice
Overthinking is something that is pumped by your inner voice. If you are feeling sad and on top of that, you start reading or listening to Sad Shayari, you are providing yourself with an environment to feel sadder. Change your inner voice, and you will start feeling a change in your behaviour too. Maybe, you can start playing motivational or inspirational songs and read Love Shayari that throws hope on you. If you think you are lazy and keep telling yourself that you are lazy, you won’t be able to change a thing. Instead try to tell yourself that at the current phase, you need some rest and once you heal, you will be productive again.
2. Remove the “What If” scenario from your head
An overthinker thinks of multiple “what if” scenarios in their mind, which simply adds to the stress that is already there. Wondering “what if” removes your focus from the present moment and drifts it to either present or past scenarios and this is not at all productive. It is important to realize that no situation is perfect, even the “what if” situation that is looking so perfect is just giving an illusion of perfection. It is important to realize that nothing is perfect.
3. Journal
When myriad thoughts are running in your mind, it becomes different to analyze the thoughts. Journaling can help you to analyze the thoughts that are running in your mind. When journaling, you get the opportunity to pen down your thoughts. Once you have penned down the thoughts, you can analyze the thoughts with a clear mind. Journaling gives you a way of introspection and retrospection.
4. Shift your attention to the things that you can control
You need to accept that not everything can be controlled. If you are planning to control something that you can’t control, it will only bring trouble to your mind. It is important to analyze what things you can control and what you cannot control. You need to focus on the aspect that can be controlled. Control the situation that you can actually control and change the situation in a manner that aligns with your happiness.
5. Identify and target the fear
Most of the time, the fear that you are feeling are irrational fear. The fear that you are feeling, is it rational or irrational? If it is an irrational fear, you need to let go of the fear. However, if it is a rational fear, you need to address the fear and fix the issue. Ask yourself what you can do with this fear and manage it accordingly. Try to find the solution, and focus on the solution.
First thing first, for addressing the issue of overthinking you need to be aware of the fact that you are overthinking. Once you accept that you are overthinking, you can finally take action to address the issue. While addressing the overthinking, do not focus on the things that can go wrong and instead imagine the things that can go right if you address the issue.
One easy way of addressing overthinking is by distracting yourself with happy thoughts and actions. You can easily distract yourself by changing the vibe. For instance, if you are feeling sad by overthinking, just play a high vibe song and you will start feeling good. When you feel that you are overthinking, engage in some sort of fun activities like dancing or singing. You can also engage in your hobby or read something to think about something else. Do not wait for your life to be perfect, life will be imperfect but that is the beauty of life, it is filled with ups and downs, which make life interesting. With the proper perspective, you can deal with the downs of your life properly.
