Some people overthink everything, and that leads to chronic worry. Here are three tips to help you shut off your brain and get your life back.
Talking Points:
- Replace the thought. Don’t just try to stop thinking about what worries you. Find something else more productive to occupy your mind.
- Do a brain dump every night. Start a journal and write down the things that occupy your mind. Tell yourself you’ll deal with them later.
- Be more present. Get out of your own head by being more aware of the actual world you live in. Pay attention to what’s happening around you instead of trapping yourself in your mental world.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What are some of the thoughts that keep you up at night? What have you tried in the past to quiet your mind?
- Think about one of your current stressors. What’s a more positive way to think about that problem that could help to break you out of the worry loop?
- How could writing down your thoughts help you? Why is it important to find a release for the things that weigh you down?
- What are some things you’re thankful for in your life? How could focusing on those things help to get you out of your head? How could community service or volunteering help you to keep a balanced perspective?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
Recommended book: Rewire Your Anxious Brain
