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Originally posted by larapaulussen

American actress Winona Ryder states, “I think too much. I think ahead. I think behind. I think sideways. I think it all. If it exists, I’ve f*cking thought of it.” People can overthink themselves to the point of detriment if they don’t carefully monitor it. But, it may be difficult to differentiate between thinking and overthinking, especially if you’re naturally more inclined to be pensive and generally enjoy studying abstract concepts and ideas. So, what does overthinking look like? And how do you know you’re taking part in it?

Overthinking is when you imagine what your future will look like 10 years from now as you hesitate in choosing between two options presented, considering it to be a life or death decision. It’s dwelling on the past long after a relationship has ended. It’s picking apart a situation and creating a problem before it even exists. It’s repeatedly choosing to sit on the sidelines to observe and analyze an event instead of actively participating in it. If you identify strongly with many of these examples, then it may be time to think about how to think less. Psych2Goshares with you 5 ways to help you stop overthinking:

1. Schedule a time to reflect.

It’s impossible to get rid of thoughts altogether and separate your mind from yourself. After all, how you perceive and see the world plays such a large part on your identity. But to give yourself a sense of control over your thoughts, you can start reserving a fixed amount of time for them. You can give yourself five minutes to think, worry, and analyze. Then, once the time is up, you can spend the next ten or twenty minutes reflecting on the situation and write about your concerns. Once that time is also eventually up, you can throw away the piece of paper…

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dailypsychologyfacts:

Originally posted by itsaaudraw

Having bad anxiety moments really sucks. Sometimes it may seem that nothing will help you, but today at Psych2go, we will provide some anxiety support in the form of quotes, sayings and questions to ask yourself. These are compiled and written to both aid you and maybe make you think about the causes of your anxiety. Some of these anxiety quotes may provide comfort, some will make you think, other anxiety quotes may make you look up a book or person which could help you learn more about yourself or anxiety in general. Share these with everyone who may need them.

1. You are trying so hard, you can’t always be perfect…

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Writing Prompts | #1

1. “No, it’s really not that complicated. He’s a bad person.”
2. “Hey… what’s wrong with your face?”
3. “How could you do this to me?”
4. “You’ve got thirty seconds to explain to me what you’re doing here.”
5. “I know this may be hard to believe, but I’m on your side.”
6. “Never heard of that being used as a murder weapon before.”
7. “Just sit around and cry, then. I don’t have that luxury.”
8. “I’m sorry. I thought you were someone else.”
9. “That’s the nice thing about telling the truth. You don’t have nearly as much to keep track of.”
10. “Of course we’re best friends. No one else would put up with our shenanigans.”
11. “That’s the least of your worries.”
12. “You look a lot different from your profile picture.”
13. “Do you trust me?”
14. “What? I meant it as a compliment.”
15. “Who put this in my coat pocket?”
16. “I can’t do this any more.”
17. “You think you’re so good-looking, but deep down, you’re the kind of ugly that PhotoShop can’t fix.”
18. “I know you did your best, but it just wasn’t enough.”
19. “Even if I could stop it, I wouldn’t.”
20. “You have got to see this.”
21. “Guess who made the evening news?”
22. “I don’t really think of myself as a thief…”
23. “Dude. It’s 3 in the morning.”
24. “I can’t believe I used to think he was attractive.”
25. “Where are your clothes?”
26. “Well, this contest isn’t going to rig itself.”
27. “I can’t believe I’m telling you this.”
28. “I should have told you this a long time ago.”
29. “I thought we were friends!”
30. “That’s not a good look.”
31. “I know you’re here. You may as well show yourself.”
32. “I would break his thumbs right now if I could.”
33. “Why are you helping me?”
34. “That’s the worst reason I’ve ever heard to have a baby.”
35. “I didn’t even recognize you!”
36. “I told you not to read that.”
37. “Put the turkey down.”
38. “Where did you learn how to do that?”
39. “Are you banned from all Taco Bells, or just that Taco Bell?”
40. “I thought you had him!”
41. “Careful not to break the—oh.”
42. “I wasn’t going to say anything, but yeah.”
43. “After we lost you, things just weren’t the same.”
44. “If you were logical you would’ve killed me already.”
45. “Well, that could’ve gone better.”
46. “Sometimes I feel like she’s still at my side.”
47. “We’ve been waiting two hours.”
48. “Your services are no longer required.”
49. “Yes, it’s a questionable line of work, but I’m good at it.”
50. “The next time you shoot a guy, don’t do it on national television.”