Healing from Overthinking
Wow. This is one of the top three areas I have found that sets us back in huge ways. Overthinking is like a toxin in our bodies—yes, entire bodies. I know thinking primarily happens in the mind, but it impacts our entire system.
Let’s back up for a sec. Overthinking is usually a symptom of a more significant problem. I’m a big advocate of getting to the root cause for sustained healing, so I want to be clear that overthinking is likely coming from a more profound belief you are holding about what makes you worthy or good enough. If that’s the case, I highly recommend checking out the six-part series about detachment on here. The overthinking will not stop until you release that limiting belief(s).
In the meantime, here is another entry point.
If you are overthinking, this means your mind is overactive. When a part of us is overactive, it could mean that a different part is underactive. Our energy operates in equilibrium, so if you are overusing something, you must not be active elsewhere b/c the energy must balance out somehow.
Here are some options:
Are you lacking grounding? If so, do some breathing, meditation, and set intentions for the day, week, or even the hour if smaller chunks of time work better for you.
Are you missing a creative outlet? If so, gift yourself the time and space to do something that expresses your creativity or allows you to create/build something new.
Does your personal power feel weak? You might experience digestive discomfort with this one. Explore where your power is currently. Power has its unique presence. Where is it in relation to where you are? Does it feel dim and small within you, or is it outside and far away from your body? Call your power back to your present moment. Set up mantras or reminders to help you focus on your power and all the ways you are very powerful.
Are you missing love and compassion for yourself? If you lack love for yourself, you can expect others around you to treat you in a way that aligns with that lack of love. Ouch. That’s a big statement, but it’s real. Let me address it in a different way: Do you love yourself? How do you know? What is the proof positive you have that you do in fact love yourself? Your external world will match the relationship between you and you. Strengthen this self-love by listing out all the things you sincerely appreciate about who and how you are and taking concrete actions that express that love.
Are you not using your voice or expressing yourself authentically? If you are silencing yourself and not communicating your needs, you will create a blockage. Get clear on those needs, opinions, and ideas and capture and share them with the right folks—you being the main one. Express yourself through your clothes, hair, words—anything that appropriately captures your essence.
Have you lost your spiritual connection? This does not have to be based on religion but perhaps for you, it is. To me, spirituality is rooted in my relationship with my higher self. Check-in with your higher self and see how things are going. There is likely untapped wisdom right there waiting for you. I have found that the best times for me to connect with my higher self are as I wake up or drift off to sleep.
Activate what is under-used and you are on your way to decreasing the overthinking! I don’t believe in “quick fixes,” but if you can tune into your body and get to the root cause of overthinking, you will identify the most aligned antidote, which means the healing will come. The question is: are you ready for it?
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