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Breaking Free: 8 Steps to Conquer Overthinking
4 min readAug 21, 2024
Ever felt like your mind was a never-ending hamster wheel of thoughts? Overthinking can be a relentless companion, robbing us of joy, peace, and even our health. But what if there was a way to break free from this cycle? In this post, we’ll explore 8 practical strategies to help you conquer overthinking and reclaim your happiness. Discover the power of mindfulness, acceptance, and self-compassion as you embark on a journey toward a more peaceful and fulfilling life.
1. The problem is rarely the problem.
- 99% of the harm is caused in your head, by you and your thoughts.
- 1% of the harm is caused by reality, what actually happens and the outcome.
- Most of the time, the problem isn't the problem. The way you think about the problem is.
2. Avoid self-rejection.
- Don't think you deserve that opportunity? Apply for it anyways.
- Don't think your article is good enough? Publish it anyways.
- Don't think they'll reply to your email? Send it anyways.
- Never overthink yourself into self-rejection.