Overthinking is a pain.

It’s stressful, time consuming, and creates problems that weren’t even there before.

It affects millions of people everyday, including me. And while thinking too much may not seem bad, some studies show that it can negatively affect mental and physical health.

When it comes to major decisions like purchasing a car or deciding where to live, it’s reasonable to spend a lot of time thinking about it. But doing so with things like choosing soup or salad for an appetizer isn’t okay.

If you struggle with this, continue reading for some helpful ways to finally put your mind at ease.

1.) Just Do

Instead of thinking about the many different ways you can do something, just do one. Thinking about all the courses of action can be mentally exhausting, and doing this can hinder the progress in completing something. Do it, and if the idea isn’t working out, move on to the next one.

2.) Distract Yourself

Distract yourself with something that will take your mind off the millions of thoughts running through your head. Do an activity you love, watch your favorite show, go on a walk. Anything that will help you clear your mind.

3.) Countdown

Set a time for how long you’ll think about something. This will vary depending on how important the situation is. And yes, it may seem silly to give yourself time to think, but this can help reduce the possibility of thinking too much.

4.) Realize That It’s Not A Big Deal

Ask yourself, “Will this decision matter in the long run?” A month from now, it won’t matter that you decided to wear leggings instead of jeans on a Saturday outing. So if your decisions won’t affect anything later on, then you shouldn’t spend too much time thinking over them.

5.) Accept That You Can’t Predict The Future

You can’t predict the future. What you think will happen may not happen, and vice versa. So instead of thinking about the possibilities ahead, focus on what you can do in the present.

6.) Don’t Wait For Perfection & Do Your Best

Don’t waste your time striving for perfection. At most, do your best and give it your all. You can only do what you’re capable of at the moment. Then, appreciate all of your efforts.

Overthinking is stressful and can really take its toll on the mind. But if you utilize these methods in your daily life, then your mind may finally know peace.

I hope these help you!