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Do you ever find yourself weighing the pros and cons of a situation for so long that you forget to ever take action? Or maybe you play out a conversation in your head so many times that you feel like you've actually talked to the other person. If so, you might be an overthinker! While everybody gets caught up in their head once in a while, chronic overthinking can make it hard to actually deal with problems, so it's important to learn new strategies so you can get out of your head and back into the present moment.
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About This Article
To avoid overthinking, try to challenge negative or recurring thoughts you're having that stop you from doing things. For example, you could say to yourself, "These are just thoughts, and they are not truth." Additionally, if you're dwelling on a past event, try to focus on what you should do differently next time, rather than what you should have done before. If you find this difficult, ask others involved in the situation for their opinion, since another person's perspective may help you move forward. For tips on how to deal with overthinking by writing about your thoughts, keep reading!
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