Overthinking: How do you recognize it and let it go?

Do you know the feeling of lying in bed at night and just not being able to switch off? You replay every decision countless times, scrutinize conversations and imagine worst-case scenarios. Welcome to the world of Overthinkings - a vicious mental circle that drains your energy, paralyzes your decisions and undermines your self-confidence. But the good news is that you can learn to stop the mental merry-go-round - with the right mix of awareness, coaching techniques and self-reflection.

Definition: What is overthinking?

Overthinking means excessive thinking about situations or problems. Those affected tend to overthink simple decisions and get lost in endless mental loops. This is often accompanied by:

• Self-doubt
• Fear of making mistakes
• Inability to make decisions
• Musings about the Past or future

Coaching techniques such as MindfulnessCognitive restructuring and visualizing a clear vision can help reduce overthinking and restore mental calm.

Why do we think too much? The real causes behind overthinking

Overthinking is not a sign of "too much intelligence", but often a symptom of internal Uncertainty. Typical causes:

• Perfectionism: The fear of not being good enough leads to constant Self-control.
• Past experiences: Those who have often been criticized or rejected develop protective mechanisms through "forethought".
• Lack of vision: Without a clear goal, it is difficult to set priorities - so you stay in the Brooding stuck.

🌱 Message: People who have a clear idea of what they want in life are less likely to fall into the overthinking trap. This shows how important inner clarity is.

Top 7 symptoms of overthinking

Many do not even realize that they are affected. These signs indicate this:

Before we get to the list, ask yourself honestly: Do you often have the Feelingslow yourself down? Then pay attention to the following symptoms:

• You take forever to make decisions - even on small things.
• You analyze conversations in retrospect down to the smallest detail.
• You're constantly imagining everything that could go wrong.
• Your thoughts are spinning, especially at night.
• You are constantly looking for external confirmation.
• You can't calm down mentally, even in your free time.
• You have the feeling of being mentally exhausted - without any physical exertion.

Mindfulness against overthinking: how to get back into the moment

The most effective antagonist of overthinking is Mindfulness. It brings you from the mental future or past back to the present. And that's where life happens.

How to integrate mindfulness into your everyday life:

• Incorporate micro breaks: Take a deep breath every 2 hours, consciously feel: How are you feeling right now?
• Guided meditations use: Just 10 minutes a day works wonders.
• Conscious walking: Leave your cell phone at home when you go for a walk - and just be aware.

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Making decisions without regrets: the 3-step plan

Many overthinkers are afraid of making the wrong decisions - and therefore don't make any at all. This doesn't just paralyze them, it wears them down. This is how you get out:

1. Focus on the now: Ask yourself: Which decision will bring me a little progress today?
2. 80/20 rule: Perfection does not exist. An 80% solution is often perfectly adequate.
3. Reflection instead of remorse: Learn from your decisions - instead of judging yourself for them.

If you practice this process regularly, you will notice that it becomes easier to follow your own judgment. trust.

Reprogramming thoughts: How cognitive restructuring helps

What does cognitive restructuring mean? Cognitive restructuring is a method used in coaching and psychology in which stressful thoughts are recognized and replaced by more constructive, realistic thoughts.

One of the most effective coaching techniques for overthinking is the cognitive restructuring. This means: You automatically recognize negative thoughts - and replaces them with realistic, helpful perspectives.

One example:

Thought: "I'm going to embarrass myself."
New perspective: "I'm allowed to make mistakes - they help me move forward."

Emotional intelligence instead of mental cinema: why feelings are so important

Overthinking is head-driven. But the solution often lies in the Access to your own emotions. If you can allow and categorize your feelings, you don't need constant loops in your head. Here's how:

• Name feelings: "I'm nervous because the situation is important to me."
• Do not evaluate: No feeling is wrong - everything is allowed.
• Keep an emotional diary: Helps to recognize patterns and understand yourself better.

Coaching against overthinking: when professional help makes sense

Are you perhaps wondering at what point you should get help? If you feel permanently blocked by your thoughts, suffer from sleep problems or your quality of life is severely restricted, coaching may be the right way to go.

If you notice that overthinking is permanently limiting you - professionally or privately - it is worth seeking professional support. A coach can help you:

• your blocking Recognize beliefs
• Formulate goals clearly
• Build self-confidence

Many people experience not only mental relief through coaching, but real transformation.

Conclusion: Think less, live more!

Overthinking is not a personal failure - it is a learned pattern. And like any pattern, it can be unlearned. The keys are mindfulness, clarity and the conscious decision to stop believing everything you think.

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