How to Let Go of an Overactive Mind

Are you stressed, anxious, or just plain unable to let go of the thoughts in your head? If so, you’re not alone; this kind of thinking happens to most people at one time or another. The problem with overactive minds, however, is that they can make it hard to focus on anything else and often lead to problems like anxiety and depression as well as difficulty sleeping at night. Fortunately, learning how to let go of an overactive mind isn’t that difficult if you practice mindfulness meditation regularly and stay aware of the ways your mind works.

Relax with Meditation

When you’re feeling anxious or overstimulated, meditation is one way to help yourself relax. Although it may seem difficult at first, try meditating for just three minutes per day and make a commitment not to judge yourself.

You might be surprised by how quickly you begin feeling calmer. If you do have trouble quieting your mind, find an audio version of a guided meditation and practice listening every day before bedtime or during your lunch break; listen with your eyes closed so that you don’t feel like you have to look down at something while meditating. Meditation is a wonderful tool for everyone; there are endless benefits that will improve both your physical and mental health. Try it today!

One way to stop distracting thoughts from taking over your brain is through mediation. It takes discipline, but learning simple techniques can lead to better focus, clearer thinking and even lower stress levels. Follow these simple steps: Find a comfortable place where you won’t be interrupted. Sit in a chair with both feet on the floor or lie down on your back.

Close your eyes if it helps you relax more quickly. Breathe deeply for several minutes until you feel relaxed. Don’t worry about how long you meditate; just set a timer for five minutes and work up to 10 minutes per day if that feels right for you. Practice every day, preferably at about the same time each day so that it becomes part of your routine.

Journal it Out

Many people find that writing out their thoughts can help them relieve stress and tap into their inner wisdom. Grab a journal and start writing out your thoughts – they don’t have to make sense, just get it all out.

Every entry doesn’t have to be structured or coherent; it’s more about letting your mind wander freely, trusting that there is value in those thoughts you otherwise don’t pay attention to when you focus on getting things done. Sometimes we need a push in order to really take in what we are thinking, feeling and experiencing in our lives. We sometimes forget that being present means listening with our hearts as well as our minds, so journaling is a great way keep track of these important moments so that you can reflect on them later. Journaling isn’t only for personal reflection, however.

It can also be used as a tool for tracking progress towards goals and dreams. Keeping track of positive daily experiences helps us build up our self-confidence, while looking back at past entries reminds us how far we’ve come!

Whether you use a physical notebook or app like Evernote, remember that journaling is supposed to be fun and fulfilling, not stressful. It’s meant to give you insight into your life – not pile onto your stress levels! You can write down anything from what you ate for breakfast (and how it made you feel) to reflecting on some random thought that popped into your head during lunch break. Try different styles until something feels right!

Talk About it Out Loud

Talking out loud is a simple but effective way to bring your attention back into focus. If you’re overthinking something, speaking it aloud can help you cut through internal chatter and re-orient yourself. Talking about it also helps us view our thoughts from a different perspective—one that is often less judgmental and more accepting than our internal monologue.

Whether you’re sharing your thoughts with a friend or journaling about them, talking about what you’re thinking makes it easier to quiet those thoughts down for awhile. This technique works particularly well when paired with another method like exercise. The movement helps you shift gears mentally while physical exhaustion allows you to fall asleep faster once your head hits the pillow. In other words, go ahead and talk out loud if it’s helping! There are no wrong answers here! (Also see Expand Your Perspective)

The simplest way to quiet down an overactive mind is by practicing mindfulness meditation. If you have time, give yourself 20 minutes each day to meditate on whatever comes up in your mind without passing judgment on any of it. It’s hard at first, but as you practice more frequently (or just keep trying), you’ll begin to notice how much calmer and clearer your mind feels after just a few minutes in meditation. Be patient with yourself and know that it will get easier!