How to Stop Overthinking: The 7-Step Plan to Control and Eliminate Negative Thoughts, Declutter Your Mind and Start Thinking Positively in 5 Minutes or Less

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Another variation on positivity reframing, try keeping a gratitude journal for one week. Write down things that make you happy, things you are grateful for, and what is going well in your life.

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It’s nearly impossible to think your way out of overthinking – even if you devise a perfect plan, your mind will continue to race if your anxiety remains elevated.Ainsworth B. (2017). Testing the differential effects of acceptance and attention-based psychological interventions on intrusive thoughts and worry. Amen Clinic Chief Psychiatrist Dr. Joseph Annibali is here to bust you out with over three decades worth of experience. Think of your problems and why they’re bothering you so much. Allow yourself ample time to think. Don’t push them away. What is your mind telling you? What are you worried about? Go deep. 2. Practice Mindfulness Behind every ‘overthinking episode’ is a debilitating belief. For example, if your mind is racing before a presentation, you must believe you are unprepared and will bomb. the more decisions you have, the more likely it will become a bigger piece of a pie you can’t chew.”

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The book is not only relevant for people who suffer from overthinking, but also for anyone who wants to improve their thinking skills and abilities, as well as their creativity, productivity, and performance. The sad thing is, I think buried in it somewhere, there are some decent ideas and strategies. However it is deeply and fundamentally flawed. It's more like a friend, philosopher and guide than a book. Felt like the author herself is talking to you, taking you through the journey that, you and she, both are parts of. Embrace The Chaos” explains how you can find calm in chaos – all through the story about how the author’s trip to India turned his life upside down.

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Many view overthinking as an innate personality trait; something we can’t change. However, overthinking, in terms of worry and rumination, is a learned strategy that we choose – consciously or unconsciously – in trying to deal with our thoughts and feelings. It’s basically a habit that we fall into, but we can learn to change it. I took some psychology courses once upon a time, so I wasn't completely unprepared for the language and terminology introduced in this book. It was a lot, but the way the theory was laid down felt casual and very accessible. I was personally slightly annoyed by the -very- down-to-earth presentation, but that's more a cultural issue and a pet peeve than an actual criticism, because I can't deny the many examples and metaphors helped me process the ideas better. The biology part of this book I found fascinating and immediately had to google a couple of things to find out more. If you analyze past events and worry about upcoming events to the point where you cannot focus on a simple task – you are overthinking. When you can feel yourself reacting to something, take time to write it out. You can choose to combine this with the paper ball technique or not. 11. Keep a Gratitude Journal Seemingly innocuous events spiral into a cacophony of doubts and demons. Psychologist and anxiety expert, David Carbonell, has seen it all.