How to escape the overthinking trap 🪤

Let's Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin

Learn how to stop overthinking in this mini-episode! Do you ever find yourself stuck in a loop of overthinking, replaying situations over and over again? We’ve all been there, myself included! In this video, I’ll explore how to escape the trap of overthinking and break free from the exhausting cycle of overanalysing everything. Overthinking can leave you stuck, drained, and unable to move forward, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. I’ll show you practical steps to escape the overthinking trap by addressing overthinking head-on and finding ways to regain your clarity and calm. Whether you’ve been wondering how to stop overthinking so much, or you’re looking to prioritise your self improvement and personal development (hooray!), this video will help you take control of your thoughts and focus on what really matters. Overthinking is a habit you can change… and, with the right tools, you can approach life with more ease and confidence. If you’re ready to leave the trap of overthinking behind, then let’s talk!

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⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 Stop overthinking!

1:06 What is overthinking?

2:07 Why do we overthink sometimes?

3:11 Overthinking — Tip 1

3:54 Overthinking — Tip 2

4:54 Overthinking — Tip 3

5:38 Overthinking — Tip 4

6:23 Overthinking — Tip 5

6:44 Escaping the overthinking trap

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ℹ️ About:

Let's Talk About Mental Health is all about teaching you simple ideas for better mental health that you can apply immediately… because life’s too short to feel like crap! I’m Jeremy Godwin, a writer and counsellor, and in my weekly videos and podcast episodes I share mental health tips based on quality research as well as my own experience of learning to live with anxiety and depression. Each episode focuses on practical things you can do immediately to improve your mental health and take control of your wellbeing. New podcast episodes every Sunday, new YouTube videos every Wednesday. Stay tuned with weekly updates directly to your inbox by subscribing for free at https://letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au/subscribe/