Stop Overthinking Using These 7 Tiny Habits

Transform restless nights with subtle habits that reclaim inner peace

We’ve all been there. Something has embedded itself into our brains and we can’t stop thinking about it. Ruminating, or overthinking, is a common behavior that most people can relate to on some level.

Whether it’s something someone said, something you did, rehashing the past, or worrying about the future, it’s monopolizing your thoughts, and it can become a real problem. At the very least, it can be annoying, undermine your confidence, and prevent you from taking action.

Overthinking can be exhausting, and wastes time and energy, with no practical end result. Overthinking something isn’t going to help the problem. It’s just going to stop you from using the present moment for something more constructive.

So what do you do when you find yourself stuck in the loop of overthinking? Here are 7 tiny habits that will help you break the cycle and begin to think more clearly again.

Habit #1: Daily Journaling

Start your day with 5 minutes each day, writing down what you’re thinking about.

Getting it out of your head and down on paper is one way to help you stop overthinking about something. Once…