At Seeds2Succeed Wellness & Therapy, we understand how exhausting it feels when your mind won’t slow down. Overthinking drains energy, fuels stress, and keeps you stuck in cycles of doubt. Whether you’re replaying conversations, worrying about the future, or analyzing every possibility, it can make even simple decisions overwhelming.
The good news? You can break free. By shifting your perspective and detaching from intrusive thoughts, you create space for clarity, confidence, and peace.
SHIFTING YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THOUGHTS
Overthinking isn’t about too many thoughts—it’s about struggling to let them pass. Instead of trying to stop overthinking, change how you respond to your thoughts.
Ask yourself:
- Am I treating this thought as fact or just passing mental noise?
- Is this thought helpful or holding me back?
- What would happen if I let this thought exist without engaging with it?
Recognizing these patterns is the first step to regaining control.
YOUR BITE-SIZED CHALLENGE:
Try this Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) exercise, Leaves on a Stream, to help you detach from thoughts without judgment.
- Sit quietly, close your eyes, and take deep breaths.
- Imagine a gently flowing stream.
- Each time a thought arises—worry, doubt, or judgment—place it on a leaf and watch it float away.
- Don’t chase or resist thoughts—just observe them passing.
- Continue for a few minutes, allowing your mind to settle.
GROWING THROUGH AWARENESS
Breaking free from overthinking takes practice and patience. Each time you observe your thoughts instead of getting caught in them, you reclaim your power. You are not your thoughts—you are the observer. Keep moving forward, and trust that clarity will come, one breath at a time.
