Have you ever lain awake at night replaying a conversation, worrying you said the wrong thing, or trying to predict every possible outcome of tomorrow’s meeting? I have, and I know how exhausting it can be.
For a long time, I believed overthinking made me more prepared. I thought that if I analyzed everything enough, I could avoid mistakes, disappointment, or rejection. But in reality, the more I thought, the less I truly lived. My mind was busy, but my heart felt stuck.
Maybe you can relate.
👉 Replaying the past and wishing you could rewrite it
👉 Fast-forwarding into the future and imagining worst-case scenarios
👉 Feeling frozen in the present, unable to make a decision
Overthinking feels like a way to stay in control, but really, it’s a trap. It convinces us we’re solving problems when we’re actually just circling them.
💡 A Shift to Try This Week:
✅ The Two-Minute Rule (Overthinking Edition)
This simple technique interrupts rumination and activates behavior quickly.
When you catch yourself looping on a thought, ask:
“Is there a step I can take in two minutes or less?”
Here are some examples:
• Set a boundary with a short email or text
• Jot down a quick to-do list
• Stand up and stretch
• Practice box breathing for two minutes
• Look up one piece of information and then stop
Even small actions loosen the grip of overthinking and help you move forward.
📅 This Week’s Wellness Challenge
Each time you catch yourself stuck in overthinking, pause and write down:
• What category does this thought fall into? (Past, future, self-criticism?)
• What is one small action I can take right now that reflects who I want to be?
🌱 Growing Through Awareness
Awareness doesn’t always quiet the noise in our minds, but it helps us respond differently. Over time, we begin living more in alignment with who we are, not what we fear.
Plant the seeds to succeed; growth starts here.
