How do I stop constantly overthinking and stressing about everything?
Sometimes I fall into that trap myself.
One solution I’ve found helpful is meditation, especially with a guided meditation approach using the app, Headspace.
There are other apps available as well. It’s a competitive market.
With Headspace, you’ll hear the same teacher in every session.
Some people prefer a variety of teachers. Not me.
It only takes seconds before the sound of the familiar voice is all it takes to trigger a relaxation response.
Pavlov’s Response in Action
There’s an option to play a new session each day. That’s how I start my morning.
It begins with a brief message on mindfulness, then the meditation follows.
You can set it for intervals from 3 to 20 minutes, but of course you can continue to meditate on your own as long as you want.
I’ve used this app for a couple of years. My current unbroken daily streak is 177 days.
Meditation is all about quieting the mind.
When you learn to do it first thing every day — it’s much easier to control a runaway mind the remainder of the day.
If you try to think your way out of overthinking by using logic and reason, that’s usually a dead end.
Try meditation instead.
Ed
I offer chat-based coaching on setting priorities, establishing habits, changing your mindset, and productivity. The first week could be free. Apply Here to see if it’s a good fit.
