6 Things I Remind Myself to Prevent Anxiety-Driven Overthinking

#2. Don’t feel sorry for yourself.

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Introduction

If you’re an over-thinker or a perfectionist, it’s very easy to get lost in your own thoughts. I happen to be both. On top of that, I’m still trying to figure out who I am as I navigate through my twenties.

I know the feeling of spiraling downwards so deep that you don’t see a way to get out. Sometimes I get so lost in my head that I question everything that I do which is an extremely toxic thing to do.

That being said, I’ve also learned a couple of things that I try to constantly remind myself so that I don’t fall into the trap of self-deprecating introspection. While I’m not a psychologist, I have found that nailing these ideas in my head has helped keep me away from my negative thoughts.

This article is as much for you as it is for me — I want this to serve as a reminder that anyone can come back to.

With that said let’s dive into it!

1. Accept that the order in which things happen is different than the order in which you want things to happen.