How many times have you started with a simple thought only to have it spiral into complete chaos within minutes? This happens to me more often than not. Even as I write this simple blog post- I find myself rethinking and re-checking (more than) a few times to make sure it reads okay. But that's the least of my worries. The extreme side of my over-thinking can be something like: when I call my mom and she doesn't answer, I text her she doesn't answer and 30 min later, my thoughts turn into this bloody massacre scene and I start to panic. lol It sounds so silly but it's true. I used to blame her for it (my mom) - she is the definition of a worry wart, and it doesn't help that she watches the news everyday. But I’ve come to the conclusion it’s simply me. Sometimes I can’t control my thoughts- no matter how 'out-there' they may be.
Should I have said that? Do they think differently of me? He didn't say anything back... is he mad at me? Should I apologize? Was I wrong? What if? What if? What if?
The answer is: no, shut up brain!
Think of all of those annoying questions as little demons chipping away at your peace of mind. Most of the time, there is absolutely nothing wrong- it's simply your over-thinking that is amplifying the situation. Don't worry, we all do it at one point or another!
So, what's the secret to controlling over-thinking habits? Acceptance. The art of acceptance will do wonders for you if you can master it. It takes time, practice and patience. And when you start accepting that which you cannot control, your thoughts will automatically become clear. You're over-thinking will decrease significantly, and you will feel at peace.
B r e a t h e. Let it be. Don't let tomorrow's worries rob you of today's joys.
Remember you cannot control the past or future, you can only control what is going on right here, right now. So why loose your marbles over it? Learn to accept. I promise it is a life changing skill.
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-Dais
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