Quit Overthinking and Start Living in the Present

Have you ever caught yourself thinking about some future event, or even predicting that it’s going to have a bad outcome? Don’t worry- you’re not the only one. In fact, it’s a pretty common behavior, and many believe that it originates from our natural survival instinct. 

However, even though there are a lot of people who do this, it doesn’t mean that it’s a good thing to practice. The urge to constantly observe your surroundings, looking for any sign that something bad will happen, can’t positively impact your life.

For example, if you have an upcoming test that’s very important, you may start thinking about what will happen if you fail. And before you’re even aware, you’ll start overanalyzing every situation in your life, scared to do anything because you might not succeed. 

The more you predict your failures, the more likely they’ll become a reality.

This is just an example of how can your overthinking habit impact your everyday life. I know that all of you, some more than others, are creating these images in your head, calculating the possible risks before you take on an opportunity. Although it’s normal that you think about the possible bad outcomes, focusing on the negative can mess with your rational thinking and make you see only the bad in every situation. 

And believe me, this isn’t how you want to spend the rest of your life. 

Overthinking Almost Always Makes the Situations Seem Worse Than They Actually Are

You need to be aware that your thoughts are nothing more but simple ideas that your mind creates. No matter how many possible versions of an event you create in your head, you shouldn’t let those ideas seem like your reality- because they aren’t real. 

In the end, what’s going to happen might not even come as close as the things you have imagined. More often than not, what really happens is far better than what your overthinking has made you believe. 

So, try to ignore the negative inner voice that seems to constantly fill your head with pessimistic thoughts, and make way to experience the reality around you.

Start Being Present to Become Less Stressed and More Successful  

If you allow your negative thoughts to prevail, you’ll reality will start to feel far less bright than it actually is. Regardless of whether you’ll believe in the “Law of Attraction” or not, it’s been proven that a pessimistic mindset attracts negative outcomes. 

If you’re wondering how to remove all the negativity in your life, you’ll be happy to hear that there’s a simple solution- embrace the present moment. Although it might seem easier said than done, it’s actually far more simple than you think.

It all starts from the moment when you’ll stop worrying about your past or stress your future. Learn from your mistakes and use this knowledge to build a better future, not overthink it. 

Ultimately, stay in, embrace the present moments, and focus on what you need to do, one step at a time. Since you only have control over the present situation, give most of your attention to it. You’ll be surprised how your life will change the minute you start putting your focus on the things that matter- your present reality. 

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