Have you ever caught yourself thinking, "If I could just get my head to shut up for five minutes, I'd feel so much better"? You're not alone.

That noisy mind is exhausting and women often express to me how they wish they could make it stop so they can finally relax.

What a lot of people don’t realise is the impact of chronic overthinking on our stress levels, and our physical bodies too, including weight gain and hormonal imbalances.

Overwhelm stems from the mental load and directly affects our physical well-being. Symptoms such as anxiety, inability to handle stress, and brain fog might sneak up on you over the years, but they don't appear out of nowhere—they're the result of prolonged mental stress.

Our minds are inherently designed to filter out noise, both literal and metaphorical. For instance, when you adapt to living near a bustling city or a noisy train line, your mind learns to block out the noise. Similarly, our brains can dismiss unnecessary thoughts if we let them.

It's not about actively trying to change your thinking or forcing positivity. Instead, it’s about being aware of your overthinking tendencies and choosing not to entertain them. Recognise that your mind can return to a clear state if you stop feeding it with endless thoughts.

Do you recognise when the noisy mind is taking over? 

And if you’re feeling overwhelmed, do you think your stress is coming from your to-do list? Or is your mental load the problem?

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