How to Stop Overthinking Stop Worrying and Be Mentally Tough by Decluttering Your Mind

By Raymond Henry

Does your own thinking get in the way of everything you do? Do you have a hard time staying focused, and finishing things?

It's easy to tell yourself that you will come back to it a project, but let's be honest, if you set it down you probably won't. There are too many thoughts swirling around in your head, making it hard for you to focus on thing and finish it. So how are you supposed to get anything done?

That's a big question for most of us, and the honest answer is: we don't get anything done except the barebones basics for survival. But what if there was a way to break through all that clutter in your mind and not just finish that one thing, but everything?

The weird thing is that we get caught up in bad habits and think that's who we are, but that's just not true. Overthinking, worry, procrastination, and brain fog all stem from one thing – the ownership of your mind. That's right. Right now you are not in control of your own brain. But you could be, and the crazy thing is, it's not that hard to take back control.

In "How to Stop Overthinking" you're going to learn about how your brain works, both the good parts and the bad. Once you understand the machine, you can fix it, then fine tune it so it doesn't break down again. Inside, you will learn:

How to Understand the Problem In the First Place

Easily Break Through Procrastination and Mind Clutter

Stop Worrying About the Things That Don't Matter

How to Own Your Mind and Stay In Control

Sound too good to be true? I used to be like you, until I used these strategies to help myself, and then my friends. Don't overthink it – scroll back up and click Buy Now so you can take control of your mind back!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Vanilla Publishing company
• Release date: Aug 11, 2020
• ISBN: 9789657775653

Book preview

© Copyright 2020 - All rights reserved.

The contents of this book may not be reproduced, duplicated or transmitted without direct written permission from the author.

Under no circumstances will any legal responsibility or blame be held against the publisher for any reparation, damages, or monetary loss due to the information herein, either directly or indirectly.

Legal Notice:

This book is copyright protected. This is only for personal use. You cannot amend, distribute, sell, use, quote or paraphrase any part or the content within this book without the consent of the author.

Disclaimer Notice:

Please note the information contained within this document is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Every attempt has been made to provide accurate, up to date and reliable complete information. No warranties of any kind are expressed or implied. Readers acknowledge that the author is not engaging in the rendering of legal, financial, medical or professional advice. The content of this book has been derived from various sources. Please consult a licensed professional before attempting any techniques outlined in this book.

By reading this document, the reader agrees that under no circumstances is the author responsible for any losses, direct or indirect, which are incurred as a result of the use of information contained within this document, including, but not limited to, —errors, omissions, or inaccuracies.

Table of Contents

How to Stop Overthinking

Introduction

Chapter One: Understanding the Problem

So, What Is Overthinking?

What Is Overthinking A Sign Of?

What Is Worrying?

Do the Smartest People Overthink?

Why Do People Overthink?

Negative, Traumatic or Stressful Behavior

Passive Behavior

How Overthinking Harms You

Anxiety

Depression

Fear

Stress

Fatigue

Indecision

Substance Abuse

Loneliness

Sleeplessness

Suicide Risk

Signs That You Are an Overthinker

Why Should You Stop Overthinking?

Overthinking Will Lead to Headaches

You Cannot Decide When You Overthink

You Lose Opportunities

You Will Become Passive

You Cannot Focus Your Mind

You Will Enjoy Life More

Chapter Two: How to Stop Overthinking

How Can You Train Your Brain to Stop Overthinking?

Other Methods

Chapter Three: Decluttering Mental Clutter

Procrastination, Avoidance, and Indecision

Act

Always Keeping Busy

Reacting Negatively to Situations

Brain Drain

Clearing the Mental Chatter

Wasting Time

Avoiding Something That Is Not Avoiding You

Mental and Emotional Baggage

Chapter Four: Clearing Mental Clutter

Create a Check List

Remove the Clutter

Work on Your Thinking

Stick to A Schedule

Avoid Technology

Stop Trying to Please Everyone

Live in the Present

Create a Sanctuary

Chapter Five: How to Stop Worrying Less

Tips to Stop Worrying

Coping with Worries about Money

Coping with Worries about Love

Coping with Worries about Health

Chapter Six: Removing Junk from Your Life

Chapter Seven: Unplugging from Technology

Chapter Eight: How to Own Your Mind

Step One: Acknowledge and Listen

Step Two: Make Peace with Your Mind

Step Three: Your Thoughts Are Just That – Thoughts

Step Four: Pay Attention to Your Mind

Step Five: Rewire and Retrain Your Brain

Step Six: Self-Compassion

Chapter Nine: How to Stop Negative Self-Talk

Conclusion

Introduction

People tend to overthink about everything that happens or is said to them. Have you ever been in a situation where someone's words have stung you long after the conversation? Do their words or actions resonate with you like they have woken your spirit up from a rude shock? There are probably many other situations that you have been in, where you were stuck on what was said or done to you. So, stop right now! Do not think about those situations! This is the first sign that you are overthinking.

People tend to overthink because of an emotion, event pardon experience that they may have faced in the past. For example, the characters in the movie 'He is just not that into you' constantly analyze every single thing that happens in their lives. They focus on minute details and over analyze them until they turn themselves crazy. They do this because of some past events. Nicole Kidman's character constantly checks her husband's shelf to ensure that he is not the one who is smoking. Her father passed away because of lung cancer, and she does not want her husband to meet the same end. While she was focusing on whether or not her husband was smoking, he was out having an affair. She missed the signs that were right in front of her because she gave in to her fears. You may also be doing the same thing.

When you overthink or overanalyze the situation, you will lose sight of what is actually happening. Instead, you will focus on how the emotion is making you feel, and you will react in that manner. You will not focus on the present. When you overthink, you will find it difficult to get out of bed every day and deal with daily life. This will lead to depression and anxiety. It is important to remember that your mind is the most