Overthinking is Problem for Many
We all admire thinkers. Einstein, Plato, Archimedes, Marie Curie, Charles Darwin, William Shakespeare. These intelligent, innovative, and intuitive people changed the ways of the world with their impactful thinking. However, while thinking is considered a positive trait, overthinking is not.
It’s a bombardment of random thoughts, lots of them. Neither does overthinking result in clarity of mind. Nor does it help you derive a logical solution. It only causes obsessive, resentful, and unnecessary thinking. A mind prone to overthinking blurs perception. You know that you cannot change the past and the future is not known to anyone. Yet, the mind is lost in the maze of thoughts. Remember, there is a very thin line between learning from your past mistakes and obsessing over them.
If you have ever observed a child, you will notice that there is only ‘today’ in a child’s mind. There is no thought about the past or the future, just living in the present moment. We all were once children. We are also capable of living in the present and relieving the stress of overthinking. How? Try meditation to stop overthinking. It can help you go back to those simpler times.
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How meditation stops overthinking
1. Sets your perspective right
Overthinking can plague your mind with unnecessary thoughts and ideas. It can stress you out with allusions, doubts, suspicions, regrets and distorted reality. None of these attributes lead to a peaceful or happy life. Meditation gives you perspective, making you aware that there is a larger picture. You realize that your thoughts are restrictive and parochial. When you are ready to explore more, you will be able to join the dots for the larger pursuits in life.
2. Helps you overcome negative thoughts
Most of the time, we are looking at fixing blame for the chaos in our lives. After all, it is easier to deal with problems when you can point a finger at someone else. Meditation helps you overcome negative traits like fault-finding and finger-pointing. Try mindfulness meditation. It will work wonders in helping you stop overthinking. In this aware space, you will be able to banish negative thoughts and seek higher truths. This will help you focus on greater thoughts and deeds.
3. Declutters your mind
Overthinking is a sign that something is gnawing at you. Get to the bottom of your uneasiness and deal with it directly. Meditation helps declutter your mind. You will be able to organize, prioritize, and analyze efficiently and clearly in your head. Once you recognize the problem, you can work on fixing it. This will help avoid meandering amidst a host of unrelated and negative thoughts.
4. Frees you from attachment
Overthinking is a manifestation of your attachment - to your words, actions, ideas, and thoughts. We are so attached to people and relationships. This clouds judgment and reasoning, making us over-critical and over-analytical.
How do you become detached from relationships? Meditation can help you break out of the rut of over-attachment and overthinking. It will give you clarity of mind and broaden your mental horizon. This will, in turn, expand the scope of endless possibilities in life.
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3 quick tips to remember to stop overthinking
- Don’t wait for overthinking episodes to pop up to begin meditation.
- Practice regularly for 20 minutes twice a day to release your anxieties. When stress builds up, it leads to overthinking and overanalyzing. If you are a beginner, guided meditation for stress relief can help prevent overthinking.
- Overthinking around a good feeling can be counterproductive. You will constantly try to match every new experience to the superlative one. More often than not, you fall short of your expectations. So, be aware of the pitfalls of overthinking.
The Sahaj Samadhi Meditation program by The Art of Living helps you quieten your endless line of thoughts. Your mind will feel lighter with the rest and rejuvenation.
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