Sometimes some troubles strike us so hard that we replay the same thing over again in our minds. In my opinion, we don`t merely come to overthinking, but fear, anger or doubts get us analyze something repeatedly. Getting rid of the first causes, you may prevent overthinking. We mustn`t mistake overthinking with brainstorming. To brainstorm means to search for a way solve a concrete problem. So, you think with an aim. And, when you are overthinking about something doubts hesitation anger and fear attack your brain like arrows. Overthinking, varying from other inner enemies can`t cause harm on its own. Analyzing something too much, you may lose time.
Overthinking was one of the most serious problems for me whenever. After a year`s of investigation I chose some means to stop overthinking.
Writing
Someone told: “If you think without taking notes at all, you`ll waste your time.” I thought that I had already known that rule. However, putting my ideas in paper, I felt how soon my thoughts clarified and I made up my mind. Do you know what the most important part of work is? It`s planning. Yes! If you`ve arranged everything beforehand you`ll act not hesitating. So, start from making up a plan to get what you want and where you wish.
Pray
I love spending my time on face book sometimes. I don`t usually chat. What I search for is quotes. Now face book is a source of quotes since there are some millions of pages full of inspirational sayings. I saved one of them on the background of my cell phone. It says: “Pray before you overthink!” About thoughts, I have my own point of view. Our thoughts are like stars. Sometimes they shine, and sometimes they die out. There appear newer and newer stars every second of a second and they come out simultaneously. They don`t differ from each other too much in shape and brightness. However, none of the stars may compete with the Moon. The latter is capable of lighting the whole sky, or even more, the Sun. our most delightful ideas and thoughts can heat our heart like the Sun. choose the Sun! Meaning, keep your shining thoughts and feelings especially when you are stuck.
Praying helps you to identify your true desires. When the Sun is shining, all of the stars seem to vanish under its lights. However, as soon as the Sun sets down the stars occupy the sky again. Let your Sun your most wanted wish shine in your heart. Then, stars like anger, fear, doubts envy don`t even dare to annoy you.
Humor
Good sense of humor is your best gift if you know how to use it. It was during University period. I considered all men, who loved joking, wicked. I used to hate them. Later, trying it once, I found it easy and funny. Do you remember Professor Lupin from Harry Potter book series? During one of his classes, he taught his students to deal with boggarts. These creatures could take any shapes related to one`s deep fear. Professor pointed out that humor was the best way to beat the boggarts. The students would have to imagine the object of their fear first. After that, boggarts would turn into what they were afraid. In order to get rid of the boggarts, the students needed to turn them into something funny…
I know that Harry Potter and his world don`t actually exist. However, the principle of the Professor can be applied in life circumstances. You don`t need a wand, no spells! Your imagination can do all of them instead. If you are afraid of something and catch yourself thinking about it over again, try to laugh at it. Laugh will decrease the level of its negative meaning. For instance, you hate someone. Mentally describe him or her in a funny way. Laugh at what he or she is doing or wearing, etc. Here you are free as the power and bound of imagination will never cease. Use your imagination.