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Mindfulness,  Self Development,  self-care

Tips to Break the Overthinking Habit

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You can break the habit of overthinking. Ruminating on an idea, situation, or issue can lead to chronic worry, increased blood pressure, and a host of other problems. Like all bad habits, breaking the cycle won’t happen overnight, but you can be assured if you put your mind to it, you can do it!

Awareness is the key to recognizing the hold overthinking may have on you. Once you realize it’s a problem, there are many ways to stop the process. Finding the tactics that work best for you may take some time, but with proper effort, you’ll be able to break the overthinking habit. Try these tips on for size.

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Tip: Ask yourself what you’re afraid of

Since overthinking is rooted in fear, the earlier you can pinpoint what you’re afraid of, the sooner you can stop overthinking. Being honest with yourself about why you’re afraid can help you address the fears and move on. 

Tip: Take action

So much of overthinking is putting things off worrying about what can happen. Take action right away whenever you can and if you can’t take action, distract yourself with something energizing in the meantime.

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Tip: Put the past into perspective

Many people overthink based on their past. If they faced trauma or failure, they tend to think history is bound to repeat itself. Putting the past into perspective can help prevent overthinking about today and the future. Learning to manage the emotions created by the past can help.

Tip: Stop looking for outside validation

Many people seek a lot of feedback and opinions before making decisions. Others may influence these people more than them making their own decisions. The need for approval can make overthinking a consistent problem, since you may never please everyone. Focus on what you need for your own success and stop allowing others into the equation.

Tip: Set it and forget it

Perfectionists suffer from chronic overthinking trying to achieve a level of satisfaction that’s nearly impossible. It’s admirable to want things to be just right, but it’s unrealistic to expect perfection. Break the overthinking habit by allotting yourself a specific amount of time to plan and execute and move on. 

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Conclusion

You didn’t become a worrier overnight and you won’t stop that quickly either. Try these tips and see which work best for your unique situation. Do your research, ask trusted friends what’s worked for them. If you put in effort, you can break the overthinking habit.




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Tips to Break the Overthinking Habit

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