If I complete this project on time, I will feel confident.
If I exercise daily, then I will be a disciplined person.
If I get a new home of this type, I will be happy
These are the statements that keep on playing in our heads and are usually the starting point or ending point of self-talk, Let’s see how these statements build scenarios in our head
“If I complete this project on time, I will feel confident. But what if I don’t? What if I miss this project timeline? Why am I not sure about this? This is an important milestone in my career. But Is this the only thing? I am not even able to express my views confidently in meetings. Why this is happening? This is not the only case, I am not even sure if this is the right organization for me! Is it the right way of thinking? What is good for me? Last time I thought something good didn’t end well. What if I repeat the mistake?”
This is a classic case of overthinking. When one thought builds a series of thoughts, we enter into an infinite loop.
But you’re not alone—research suggests 73% of 25- to 35-year-olds chronically overthink, along with 52% of people ages 45 to 55.
Overthinking has become an integral part of daily thoughts.
Most of the time these thoughts are related to the past and /or future. All your “what ifs” belong to the future but you think of those in the present.
It’s safe to say that all your scenarios haven’t taken place yet, yet you keep thinking about it. Why does this happen?
Why do we spend time in the present that doesn’t belong to the present?
What is it that holds us back from taking crucial decisions?
What is it that takes us away from the present?
Why meditation is not enough to stop overthinking?
Again the loop continues…
Let’s break this loop once and for all. How?
Watch this space to find answers!
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