Do you often find yourself lost in a whirlwind of thoughts, analyzing every detail and possibility? If so, you're not alone. Overthinking is common and is often seen as a negative thing, but what if we reframed it? What if we saw it as a superpower?
p.s before we get started - the term overthinker ? I don't love it! it implies that we are doing it too much, deep thinker is likely a better descriptor - let's use that! 🙂
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Empowerment Over Overthinking: 5 Things That Have Allowed me to Not Let Overthinking Hold Me Back
1. Embrace It
Recognize that (overthinking) deep thinking isn't inherently bad. Instead of viewing it negatively, celebrate your ability to think deeply and analyze situations. Understand that it's not the overthinking itself that's problematic, but rather how you manage it.
2. Create Space for Reflection
Allow yourself the time and space to listen to your thoughts without letting them spiral out of control. Don't let them endlessly circle in your mind. Take a moment to acknowledge them and work through them.
3. Schedule Reflection Time
Set aside specific times to address the thoughts that need attention. By scheduling when you'll deal with them, you regain a sense of control over your thoughts and prevent them from overwhelming you throughout the day.
4. Focus on the Present
Remind yourself that you can only control the present moment. The past is behind you, and the future is yet to come. By focusing on the here and now, you alleviate the burden of worrying about things beyond your control.
5. Challenge Unhelpful Thoughts
Address any fears or beliefs that arise from overthinking, such as worrying about others' opinions. Reframe these thoughts into more constructive ones and continue to do so whenever they resurface.
In Closing:
These steps are not about suppressing your deep thinking (overthinking) but rather about channeling them in a positive direction. By embracing the way you delve deeply into thoughts and ideas, you can turn what once seemed like a weakness into something really valuable.
Remember, it's okay to be a deep thinker. It's all about how you choose to manage and utilize it. So, the next time you find yourself lost in thought, come back to these different steps.
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Resources You Might Find Helpful
5 tips to stop worrying about what others think of you:
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5 Crucial Learnings in Healing Your Relationship With Food and Yourself:
https://www.makaylacarpenter.com/healing-your-relationship-with-food/
How to build your confidence and stop letting your emotions stop you in 5 steps:
https://makaylacarpenter.com/how-to-build-your-confidence/
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