10 Things You Can Do To Stop Overthinking

Psych2Go On the GO

02-06-2024 • 7 mins

Everyone has suffered bouts of overthinking. The only difference is that some eventually come up with a decision. While chronic overthinkers are plagued with questions and doubt. You rehash previous conversations, relive past events, and imagine catastrophic outcomes. If you are an overthinker, your mind can feel like a never-ending movie of horrible possibilities. This is debilitating in more ways than one. Not only does it exhaust you mentally and produce anxiety, along with many other health issues. It also prevents you from moving forward. So here are a few things you could do to stop overthinking.


We also made a video on the things overthinkers can relate to: https://youtu.be/xDhySrr9v4k


Writer: Sara Del Villar

Script Editor: Rida Batool

Script Manager: Kelly Soong

VO: Amanda Silvera (www.youtube.com/amandasilvera)

Animator: Kzanng

YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

Thumbnail: Krisha Que


Lamothe, C., & Legg, T. J., Ph.D. CRNP. (2019, November 15). Keep It Simple: 14 Ways to Stop Overthinking. Retrieved 2021, from www.healthline.com/health/how-to-stop-overthinking


Morin, A. (2020, June 19). 6 Easy Ways to Stop Overthinking Every Little Thing (and Just Enjoy… Retrieved January 12, 2021, from www.themuse.com/advice/6-easy-ways-to-stop-overthinking-every-little-thing-and-just-enjoy-your-life


Morin, A. (2016, February 12). 6 Tips to Stop Overthinking. Retrieved January 12, 2021, from www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/201602/6-tips-stop-overthinking


Oppong, T. (2019, November 16). Psychologists Explain How To Stop Overthinking Everything. Retrieved January 12, 2021, from www.medium.com/kaizen-habits/psychologists-explain-how-to-stop-overthinking-everything-e527962a393


RightSmash. (2018, January 04). 10 Simple Ways to Stop Overthinking. Retrieved January 12, 2021, from www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1RSkPt1T7g

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