How to COMBAT OVERTHINKING
Research Based Tips to Overcome Overthinking
This post by Healthline provides you with 14 tips to manage and stop overthinking which are supported by researchers. From finding a distraction to practicing breathing exercises, there's a tip that might work for you. Take a look!
Psychotherapist Recommended Exercises to Stop Overthinking
An article by Jenny Maenpaa— a psychotherapist provides you with three exercises to avoid overthinking. This includes positive reframing, journaling and practicing specific gratitude. To learn more, click here.
Challenge Overthinking With This Worksheet
Therapist Aid is an online resource that provides evidence-based education and therapy tools for mental health professionals. Use this Worry Exploration Questions Worksheet to consider your worry in the face of reality. Instead of being weighed down by the anxiety of your worst imaginable outcome coming true, this worksheet will help you explore the most likely and realistic outcome for your worry-causing situation.
Play a Game
Overthinking can contribute to poor mental health outcomes such as anxiety and depression. SuperBetter is a game designed by Jane McGonigal which uses game play to build resilience and success in real life. If you have an android or apple phone, download the app today!