17/06/2025
🧠When Thinking Becomes Overthinking - Tangled Thoughts
We all think things through—but sometimes, our minds just won’t switch off. Overthinking can feel like being stuck in a mental loop: replaying conversations, second-guessing decisions, or worrying about what might go wrong.
It often stems from a wish to feel safe, prepared, or in control—but instead, it leaves us feeling anxious, exhausted, and disconnected from the present.
What can help?
🌿 Noticing the pattern—becoming aware of when you’re getting tangled.
🌿 Grounding—using breath, movement, or the senses to come back to now.
🌿 Self-kindness—noticing self-criticism and softening it.
🌿 Speaking it aloud—sometimes what looks like a thinking problem is actually a feeling needing care.
If you find yourself caught in overthinking, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. You might just need some space to explore what’s really going on underneath.
If that sounds like something you’d like support with, you’re welcome to get in touch.
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