Name: 11 simple habits to stop overthinking.
Uploaded: 2026-01-30T21:01:30.000Z
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Do you ever replay conversations in your head?

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Imagine worst case scenarios that haven't even happened?

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Or feel mentally exhausted even when nothing physically tiring happened?

And if you're watching this video, you're probably tired of it.

Overthinking steals your peace, your sleep and your confidence.

But the good news is this: overthinking is not your personality.

In this video, I'm sharing practical habits that can help you stop overthinking.

Calm your mind and feel more in control of your thoughts.

These habits don't require medication, expensive courses or drastic life changes.

Habit 1: Catch the thought, don't fight it.

Most people try to stop overthinking by forcing their thoughts to disappear.

Instead of fighting your thoughts, start observing them.

When you notice your mind racing, pause and mentally say, "I'm overthinking right now."

This simple awareness creates distance between you and your thoughts.

You are not your thoughts; you are the observer.

Once you name it, the thought loses some of its power.

Overthinking happens because your brain doesn't know when to stop worrying.

Choose a specific 15 to 20 minute time every day as your worry time.

During this time, allow yourself to think, analyze and write down all your worries.

Outside this time, when overthinking starts, tell yourself,

"I'll think about this during my worry time."

Your mind feels heavy because it's holding too many thoughts at once.

Every time you feel overwhelmed, write down everything that's on your mind without judging or organizing it.

Just unloading thoughts on paper brings clarity and calm.

A confused mind needs expression, not suppression.

Overthinking often comes from making too many decisions every day.

From what to wear, what to eat, what to reply.

Decide certain things once and stop redeciding them daily.

The fewer decisions you make, the more mental energy you save.

Walking, stretching, yoga or even dancing helps regulate your nervous system.

If your mind feels stuck, move your body.

Habit 6: Stop seeking constant reassurance.

Overthinkers often ask others for repeated reassurance.

While occasional reassurance is fine, constant seeking increases dependency and anxiety.

Remind yourself of times you handled things well.

Confidence grows when you stop outsourcing your piece.

Consuming too much content, news, social media, opinions feeds overthinking.

Not every piece of information deserves your attention.

A quiet mind comes from a selective mind.

Habit 8: Practice "what I can control" thinking.

Overthinking focuses on things you can't control.

Ask yourself, "What is in my control right now?"

When your mind races, your breathing becomes shallow.

Slow breathing signals safety to your brain.

This habit instantly brings your nervous system out of panic mode.

Overthinking and perfectionism go hand in hand.

Wanting everything to be perfect keeps your mind stuck.

Peace comes when you stop demanding perfection from yourself.

A relaxed night routine leads to a calmer mind the next day.

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