How to distract myself from overthinking by Shevonne Polastre

"Overthinking is not the answer to everything"

How I did it: I realized after thinking and thinking about the issues with J. that it didn't really matter.  I could have sat there overanalyzing, stressing, and overanalyzing again on things with him, and the outcome wouldn't have been different.  He would have still broken my heart, and I would still have said goodbye. Whenever I think about him, our relationship, and being single, I just get up and start doing other things.  Whether it be for work or just for fun, I distract myself from thinking way too much about something that I couldn't do anything about. 

There are so many things that I am responsible for.  The children, my career, non-profit, financials, and the list keeps going.  If I keep overanalyzing everything, I'm going to drive myself crazy. I just have to do my best and hope that is good enough. If not, then move on. 

I guess things do happen for a reason.  The end of my relationship made me realize not to do something that I've been doing since I was a child. Even when I heard from him today, I was sad and cried for awhile. I started overthinking and feeling horrible.  I had to tell myself that it's done, so move the f*ck on. 

Life is too short to be worried about people who don't care about you and things that are not good for you. 

Lessons & tips:

  • Distract yourself
  • Tell yourself to stop 
  • Write in your diary 
  • Talk to loved ones 
  • Mentally check out  

Resources: Your mind 

 
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Dec 19, 06:02PM PST | 0 comments | 12 cheers


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