Overthinking - an unhealthy habit that usually causes more stress by focusing on negative thoughts, thinking only about the past and worrying about the future. Instead of solving problems, you ruminate on an issue without coming up with a logical solution.
How to stop overthinking?
Thinking and thinking and only thinking about everything is very exhausting. If we are analyzing everything all day and night, it is time to take things a little easier, let go of some thoughts and go on with our lives without having so many doubts.
Accept or deny your thoughts
You don't have to take every thought you have as true. In fact, you can use these overthinking to question and fact-check what is true so that overthinking doesn't have so much power over you.
Become one with nature
No matter where you are, fresh air can do a lot of good for the mind. If you are able to get outside, so much the better.
Start meditating
Mindfulness training is a meditation technique that helps people with anxiety and depression. The easiest way to practice it is to focus on something completely ordinary and routine, like washing the dishes or folding the laundry.
Write your thoughts
One of the ways to free yourself and your brain is to write down the things you feel and think all the time on a piece of paper, or on your phone. The important thing is that these thoughts are written down so that they don't stay in your mind all the time. You will feel better.
Overthinking may be more prevalent in some people than others. If the thoughts are very disturbing or are affecting your life, it is recommended that you seek the help of a mental health professional.
