I wish that I could turn off the thoughts in my head, the ones that keep me up at night. The memories of things that happened years ago that still feel so fresh. I have trouble letting go of certain things that have happened over the course of my life. I let them fester in my mind until it becomes too much to bear. I am a classic over thinker. I am a worrier. I am anxious. I let my mind wander far too much. It only gets worse when I have too much time on my hands. Long breaks from school or work are never good for me because I end up sitting around thinking about my entire life. I listen to songs that bring me right down to exactly how I am feeling and then try to hold on the happier songs. I have tons of music playlists based on my mood. I have the perfect song to match how I am feeling in that moment. I have perfected being an over thinker over the years. It has only gotten worse. There are times where I have nothing weighing me down inside, those moments are becoming more and more frequent lately. I try to live in the moment and remind myself that I am capable of doing whatever I set my mind to. Being an over thinker can also be a good thing. I am insanely organized at work and am always thinking ahead. I am on top of most things. I keep my room pretty neat. When it really gets to me, I clean or exercise. I also used to eat my feelings. This is something that really made my life go into a downward spiral especially mentally and physically. Eating your feelings is something that really contributed to my overthinking. It would usually only cause me to eat more and then leave me feeling gross. I turned that part of my life around and now I eat so much more mindfully and I enjoy my meals. I started drinking more water instead of soda which has helped me to sleep better at night. Writing has also become a huge help for me. I have found that writing down all of the thoughts that are inside of my head helps me to clear them out and realize just how silly some of them are, I use the old fashioned method of pen and paper and I write until I feel better. I look back at what I wrote and realize that it was not that scary after all. It was just a little thing. I also use music to help calm me down or allow myself to feel whatever it is I am feeling. My overthinking is something that I have come to love and hate about myself. It is a part of me and probably always will be. It is something that I come to terms with and that I will continue to work on. If you find yourself overthinking alot, you can try some of the things that I mentioned in this article. You could also think of things that may work better for you. Some suggestions are:
- Take a Walk: This a great way to clear your mind. Go outside and enjoy the fresh air and sunlight. Take a moment to observe the beautiful surroundings.
- Read a Good Book: Lose yourself in the fantasy world of your favorite author. Immerse yourself in someone’s else life for a while.
- Go to the Beach: Go and watch the waves crash for a while. Take in the air and calmness.
- Have a Good Cry: Having a good cry is always a good thing to do. Every once in a while, let yourself feel your emotions and let them out.
I hope some of these inspire you!
