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10 Methods for Avoiding Overthinking

Rumination is harmful to one's mental health; self-awareness is essential for changing one's mindset.

#1 Assess your behaviour

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#2 Find a distraction

Overthinking can be reduced by engaging in activities you enjoy, such as cooking, painting, exercising, or volunteering.

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Breathing slows racing thoughts. Practice nose-breathing.

#3 Take a deep breath

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#4 Meditate

Clearing your mind through meditation only takes five minutes of stillness.

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Don't let short-term difficulties snowball into major headaches.

#5 Look at the bigger picture

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#6 Do something nice for someone else

Helping someone in need can change your outlook and keep negative thoughts at bay.

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Keep a journal of negative thoughts, analyse why they occur, and come up with alternatives.

#7 Recognize negative automatic thoughts

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#8 Acknowledge your successes

To combat overthinking, write down five recent positive experiences and your role in them.

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Unplug, eat mindfully, or go for a walk outside while paying attention to stay present.

#9 Stay present

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#10 Take action

Envy can cause repetitive thoughts; use it to make better decisions by taking action.

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