Stop Overthinking

How many times in the past have you heard a coworker, a boss, or a loved one say the words, "stop overthinking it"? Maybe the question has been directed at you in the past, and you've responded with something like, "I'm not sure what you mean," or "I don't know if you're thinking through it enough." 

Many times, communication is one of the main factors in the misunderstandings that occur between people in relationships. We say one thing, but it is understood in a different way. This complication is made worse when we fall into the habit of overthinking, which is simply taking in and processing way more information than is necessary to complete a given task or figure out a problem. When we pull from a much larger pool of information than is necessary for what we are trying to do, whether it's something as simple as picking out the appropriate tie or deciding whether to break up with that new boyfriend, we are guilty of overthinking and often make the task much harder on ourselves than it needs to be. 

All those thoughts swirling around in your brain make even the simplest tasks difficult because it becomes nearly impossible to avoid distraction. Overthinking can lead to an emotionally damaging mindset, where you begin to think negatively about yourself, your loved ones, or even about the world. Too much negativity and worry in your mind will shut out any hope of positive thinking or finding the path toward becoming a more positive, productive person. 

I am excited to take this journey with you, and I know that you are about to discover many things about yourself as a person. The simple fact that you've sought out help from this book is an important first step forward. Many people continue through their entire lives living with the chaos going on inside their minds while they try to seek out a pleasant existence. But we're going much further than this. We're going to shed that old chaotic mindset and find the path to clarity. 

This guide will focus on the following:

     What is overthinking?

     What causes overthinking?

     Anxiety and overthinking.

     How to identify if you are an overthinker

     Information overload

     Understanding positive and deliberate thinking

     Remove negative influences

     Strategies for ending overthinking

     The magic of mindfulness

     Practicing mindfulness.....