Overthinking is more than a mental phase. This phenomenon have been witnessed by one and all. However skipping out of that zone is important otherwise it might lead to an unhealthy pattern of physical and mental conditions and also lead to fixation when things goes out of hand. It is said that we must stop overthinking and do what is needed to be done.
Psychologists have suggested some crisp tricks which an certainly help from getting away the stressful situations and pave away the process of overthinking. Ace psychotherapist, Aloakika Motwane, conferred the below mentioned techniques-
1.) Maintain a journal to enlist your fears and insecurities
2.) Convert the ‘what ifs’ into ‘what is’ and stay cognizant in the present
3.) Perfection is not always the key, do not always aim for flawlessness rather just do things nevertheless of the finesse
4.) Exercise regularly and prefer a mild walk to expose your mind to freshness of the external world
5.) Upkeep your nervous system, try to regulate your breath and meditate
Shweta Puri, a psychotherapist believes that one must acknowledge his feelings and stay aware, “Right now I am having a thought that intrudes into my awareness. This is an intrusive thought. It has caught my attention because of how it feels.”
Listed below are some ways to help deal with overthinking, as suggested by experts:
Acceptance of the situation- Acceptance of the situation simply means that you are permitting your thoughts be get established and compassing your mind around those thought processes which needs your attention, rather focusing on thoughts which are unimportant.
Be in the moment: It is important to stay in the present and take hold of your current or ongoing senses be it sight, hear, smell or touch. This will lay stress on the what is factor and discard the what if factor and help stay cognizant of the situation.
Way forward: Always think of the way forward even if you approach in an unplanned way. Do not get stuck to a situational loop rather skip from it and elevate your thoughts for the rest of the day.
