A Therapist's Guide to Stop Overthinking
Anxiety, worry, and overthinking can be incapacitating. Learn to stop overthinking, manage anxiety, and lessen worry with these therapist-approved tips.
Stop Overthinking
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Name it to tame it. Interrupt the cycle of worry by acknowledging that you're feeling anxious or overwhelmed.
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Write down your worries.
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Allow yourself a set amount of time to worry.
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Acknowledge your fears and try to accept them.
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Practice self-compassion and respond with kindness when you make a mistake.
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Avoid the internet and social media, especially self-diagnosing, online research and product reviews, co paring yourself to others, and the news.
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Distract yourself by doing something different, moving to a new location.
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Learn to relax your body and mind with activities such as meditation, exercise, listening to soothing music, massage, using aromatherapy, etc.
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Let go of perfection. Strive for "good enough" rather than perfect.
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