{"id":393,"date":"2021-03-14T11:23:33","date_gmt":"2021-03-14T15:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/?p=393"},"modified":"2022-07-05T15:01:48","modified_gmt":"2022-07-05T19:01:48","slug":"extreme-overthinking-and-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/extreme-overthinking-and-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons to Stop Extreme Overthinking and Anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many of us are so focused on reaching success that we often overthink, so much so that we spend an entire evening (or evenings!) worrying about the future. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or even worse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some even obsess over recalibrating plans for days, sacrificing precious time and energy, recalling past mistakes, and ruminating countless \u201cwhat ifs.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But the harsh reality is this:\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are pursuing success by overthinking things that you can neither change nor control, you could be simply setting yourself up for failure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help you steadily move towards success, you should stop extreme overthinking and anxiety. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And here are the top reasons why:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">[divider width=&#8221;full&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em><strong>Recommended Reading:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/brain%20type%20assessment\">There are 16 Brain Types. What&#8217;s Yours? Take the Assessment for Free.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/what-you-think-you-become\/\">What You Think You Become \u2014 and Here\u2019s Why<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/brain-tips-for-great-success\/\">Great Success: 5 Tips to Train Your Brain for Greatness<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[divider width=&#8221;full&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>When you\u2019re not anxious, you make better decisions.\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-401 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/too-much-worry.png\" alt=\"stop extreme overthinking and anxiety\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/too-much-worry.png 1020w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/too-much-worry-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/too-much-worry-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In your journey towards success, you will find yourself in many situations that require you to decide.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most times, it can be a simple decision that will not have a huge impact on your life;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what if you\u2019re presented with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity where a single decision can make a life-changing impact?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overthinking can take a toll on your performance. It can get in the way of your ability to concentrate and pay attention. Above all, it uses significant brainpower and energy, so much so that it leaves you stressed even though you haven\u2019t done anything significant to keep you moving forward towards your goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that it would be more difficult for you to come up with the best course of action when you&#8217;re overthinking things. This also means that you might end up wasting precious hours that are better spent working towards your goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might believe that by overthinking, you are crafting a perfect way to achieve your goals. But take it from clinical psychologist Helen Odessky: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.headspace.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/01\/stop-overthinking-start-living\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">overthinking is counterproductive<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Odessky believes that overthinking traps you in a vicious loop that\u2019s constantly creating problems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And get this: these problems? They\u2019re not supposed to be there in the first place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words, when you overthink, you dedicate so much of your time and energy to things that don\u2019t actually even matter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, our advice? Don&#8217;t waste time on extreme overthinking and anxiety.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weigh your options, then decide on the best course of action given the circumstances. Just move on and carry out your decision.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heysigmund.com\/anxiety-interferes-decision-making-stop-intruding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stop doubting your decisions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019ll be a step closer to success by getting things done.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Don\u2019t think about it too much and you&#8217;ll soon notice improved health.\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-397 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dont-worry-about-it-meaning.png\" alt=\"don&#039;t worry about it meaning\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dont-worry-about-it-meaning.png 1020w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dont-worry-about-it-meaning-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dont-worry-about-it-meaning-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case you haven\u2019t noticed yet, overthinking has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/anxiety\/effects-on-body\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">negative effects on your physical and mental health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s common knowledge that sleep is critical for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.unc.edu\/tips-and-tools\/sleeping-to-succeed\/#:~:text=Sleep%20promotes%20cognition%20and%20memory,critical%20to%20healthy%20daily%20functioning.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">our brain to function at its best<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As it turns out, sleeping actually changes your brain in ways that positively affect your mind and life in general.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you spend time worrying, especially late at night in bed, it\u2019s difficult to get enough sleep. This is because extreme overthinking and anxiety before sleep push your brain to go into overdrive, taking away peace and calmness from your mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you lack quality sleep, you might feel your energy draining throughout the day. Or even worse, you might end up nursing a headache.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But there\u2019s one more thing that you need to keep in mind. When your brain lacks the rest it needs, it cannot operate at optimum capacity. And if this continues for a long time, the entire ordeal could end up ruining your chances for success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, just be reminded from time and time again: move on from extreme overthinking and anxiety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By setting things aside by the time you go to bed, you\u2019ll be able to get a good night\u2019s sleep and have the energy you need to keep winning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>You get even more creative when you\u2019re not overthinking things.\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-398 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dont-worry-about-it-synonym.png\" alt=\"don&#039;t worry and think about it too much\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dont-worry-about-it-synonym.png 1020w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dont-worry-about-it-synonym-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dont-worry-about-it-synonym-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obsessing over the perfect solution to a problem does not bring you a step closer to solving it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, it takes you several steps backward as extreme overthinking and anxiety can lead to \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/fixing-families\/201904\/do-you-have-analysis-paralysis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">analysis paralysis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u201d a state wherein the overactivity in your prefrontal cortex suppresses your creativity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, with insufficient sleep, your ability to focus on tasks decreases, preventing you from making creative solutions to problems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you don\u2019t think about it too much, you can develop innovative ways to address a problem or conflict.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>You gain clarity when you set your worries aside.\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-395 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dont-be-anxious.png\" alt=\"don&#039;t think about it too much and gain clarity\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dont-be-anxious.png 1020w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dont-be-anxious-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dont-be-anxious-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let me break it up to you: overthinking makes it harder for you to focus on your goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your mind is occupied with worries, doubts, and unnecessary thoughts, you tend to focus more on what has gone wrong and what could go wrong. This hinders you from seeing the bigger picture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a result, this keeps you from setting clear goals and reaching them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you take control over extreme overthinking and anxiety, you empower your mind to develop a clear vision of what you want, what you need, and what you need to do to reach success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>By overcoming extreme overthinking and anxiety, you begin to feel happier.\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-400 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/remove-anxiety-from-your-life.png\" alt=\"get happier by not thinking about it too much\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/remove-anxiety-from-your-life.png 1020w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/remove-anxiety-from-your-life-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/remove-anxiety-from-your-life-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constant thinking affects your overall happiness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you change your mind countless times, it\u2019s hard to get things done.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even more so, not accomplishing anything causes guilt and regret \u2014 two powerful emotions that can discourage you along the line.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, constantly ruminating on your thoughts may trigger other negative emotions such as sadness and despair.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinking about the past can be beneficial as it allows you to learn from your mistakes. However, fixating on things that you don\u2019t have control of does more harm than good.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have to realize that spending hours thinking about \u201cwhat\u2019 if\u2019s\u201d will not improve your circumstances; it will just make you feel bad about yourself and hinder you from taking action.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if this continues for so long, you might find yourself \u2014 yet again \u2014 trapped in this cycle of rumination, low productivity, and lack of outcomes. And it gets worse as it progresses, too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">[divider width=&#8221;full&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em><strong>Recommended Reading:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/brain%20type%20assessment\">There are 16 Brain Types. What&#8217;s Yours? Take the Assessment for Free.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/what-you-think-you-become\/\">What You Think You Become \u2014 and Here\u2019s Why<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/brain-tips-for-great-success\/\">Great Success: 5 Tips to Train Your Brain for Greatness<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[divider width=&#8221;full&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living in the present moment is key to achieving happiness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you get past extreme overthinking and anxiety, you free yourself from fears, regret, and worries. This freedom provides you the inner peace you need to feel happy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy people tend to set and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/ulterior-motives\/201208\/happy-people-succeed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">achieve more ambitious goals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than those who aren\u2019t. They have a better opinion of themselves and their capabilities, too. Above all, they empower themselves to persist in difficult situations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Stop extreme overthinking and anxiety. Take action today.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-396 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dont-overthink.png\" alt=\"don&#039;t think about it too much\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dont-overthink.png 1020w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dont-overthink-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dont-overthink-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By stopping unnecessary thoughts from occupying your mind, you become more aware of opportunities. You also get to enjoy life more by relishing the present moment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No one wants to be stuck in the vicious loop of extreme overthinking and anxiety. And yet, numerous people can\u2019t easily do away with this habit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why you need to make a conscious decision to stop the pattern once and for all.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stopping yourself from extreme overthinking and anxiety cannot be done overnight, though. Much like achieving success, it is a long process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you want to reap the benefits mentioned above, you need to lessen anxiety and doubts to keep you from reaching your growth and success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why I encourage you to tell yourself, over and over again: \u201cdon\u2019t think about it too much,\u201d so you can skip extreme overthinking and anxiety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every day you go out to hustle is worth trying. Sooner or later, you\u2019ll find more value in your actions than your thoughts, and you\u2019ll be able to see your dreams materialize through your continuous effort.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Got something on your mind?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did I miss anything? Do you want to add something to this list?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or, do you have any questions? Need to clarify anything?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m all ears! Leave your comments below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I try to personally respond to each one!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-527\" src=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dont-think-about-it-too-much-683x1024.png\" alt=\"don&#039;t think about it too much\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dont-think-about-it-too-much-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dont-think-about-it-too-much-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dont-think-about-it-too-much-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dont-think-about-it-too-much.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disclaimer:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This post may contain affiliate links. Meaning, if you click on one of the product links, I will earn a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting Creativity Mesh.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you constantly worry about things that might go wrong? \u201cDon\u2019t think about it too much\u201d should be your mantra. Here are some reasons why.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":399,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[7,11,6,16,8,17,18,12,21],"post_folder":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/393"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=393"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/393\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":725,"href":"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/393\/revisions\/725"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/399"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=393"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=393"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=393"},{"taxonomy":"post_folder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post_folder?post=393"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}