8 things overthinkers should know

Hi everyone! I read an article I wanted to share because it was very helpful to me. If you are an overthinker, I hope you take some time to read through these tips to help you from spiraling. It’s a bit long, but I hope you can come back to this and re-read as your week allows to fully let each tip sink in. 

Have a great week!

Kate

8 Things Every Overthinker Needs to Know

1. THE PROBLEM IS RARELY THE PROBLEM.

99% of the harm is caused in your head, by you and your thoughts. 1% of the harm is caused by reality, what actually happens and the outcome. Mostly, the problem isn’t the problem, but the way you think about the problem is!

2. HEALTH STARTS IN YOUR MIND!

You can go to the gym, eat healthy, do yoga, drink water and take vitamins, but if you don’t directly confront the negativity in your thoughts, you’ll never truly be “healthy.” In fact true health is measured by the quality of our thoughts and the peacefulness of our mind.

Health starts in your mind!

3. FACT CHECK YOUR OWN THOUGHTS!

Your thoughts will create scenarios in your mind that reflect your insecurities, fears and worries.

So it’s important to always fast-check your own thoughts before accepting them, because in highly emotional situations, your thoughts will tell you stories that aren’t true! FACT-CHECK YOURSELF!

4. SILENCE AND TIME!

The truth is that most problems aren’t solved with more thinking, they’re solved with less. You’ll find most of the answers you’re looking for in silence, in time and with a clear mind.

If you can’t solve a problem, STOP trying to!

5. AVOID SELF-REJECTION

Don’t think you deserve that opportunity? APPLY FOR IT ANYWAYS!

Don’t think your article is good enough? POST/PUBLISH IT ANYWAYS!

Don’t think they’ll reply to your email or message? SEND IT ANYWAYS!

Never overthink yourself into self-rejection! 

6. ACCEPTANCE IS PEACE

No amount of anxiety will change your future, no amount of regret will change your past.

Peace is found in acceptance:

• Accept Imperfection
• Accept Uncertainty
• Accept the Uncontrollable

You don’t have to understand, tolerate or even forget something, but if you want peace, you must accept it.

7. THE POWER OF ‘NOW’ 

You’re not going to overthink your way to a better future! 

You’re not going to overthink your way to a better past!

All you have is NOW! And what you do with NOW can make right of your past and make good of your future. So, make peace with yesterday, let go of tomorrow, grab hold of NOW!

8. AN IMPORTANT QUESTION

When you start criticising yourself for past mistakes or seeing disaster around every corner, ask yourself: Is there anything I can do right now to change the past or to positively influence the future? 

If the answer is yes, do it – TAKE ACTION! 

If the answer is No, be at peace – LET IT GO! 

You have to take action or let go, everything else is self-harm!

That’s it!