If it is controllable and happens sometimes, then it’s not a problem. Overthinking is an issue if it’s uncontrollable or happens often. Unfortunately, anxiety is often associated with excessive overthinking.

Overthinking can cause anxiety. Overthinking everything can trigger more anxiety, stress, or dread, making anxiety worse. It’s a vicious cycle, overthinking causes anxiety or makes it worse, and anxiety can trigger overthinking.

Overthinking involves two negative thought patterns :

constantly replaying about the past incessantly worrying about the future. This should not be confused with problem solving. Overthinking and problem-solving involve two completely different mindsets.

Problem-solving = FINDING A SOLUTION overthinking = DWELLING ON THE PROBLEM

Your voice is a way of defining your boundaries, levels of comfort and overall success.

When you are feeling anything less than great, it’s important to speak up and express your discomfort.

Speaking up can be done through more than just vocalizing your thoughts, but documenting them in public spaces.

Being assertive reduces stress, because it allows you to avoid unnecessary negativity and gives you a sense of power towards your emotional well-being. Communication is the key factor to resolving issues.

Being assertive is a core communication skill. Assertiveness can help you express yourself effectively and stand up for your point of view, while also respecting the rights and beliefs of others.

Learning to be assertive takes time and practice. If you've spent years silencing yourself, becoming more assertive won't happen overnight. But, the process is well worth the results of peace of mind and understanding. Let your voice be heard.

Success can be defined by outside forces if we choose to let. The world has its own vision of success. The people around you have their own vision of success. When we let those visions and definitions seep into our vision and definition then it can leave us tripped up and submit around in the hamster wheel of life. Success is defined by you and pursued by you. Failure is determined by you and given in only by you. It’s okay to not reach the stars every time, as long as you keep reaching for those stars.

When we let go of excuses, we can finally take ownership of our destiny.

Self doubt delays outcomes. It’s best to learn how to overcome and be free of self-doubt.

If you don’t trust yourself, no one else will take you seriously. The more you do something you like, the more confident you’ll feel.

Loving yourself is the key to success. Confidence in yourself is a form of self love.

When you embrace your true identity, there’s mo room for self doubt.

Your work ethic is a crucial step in your path to success. If you wish to become more productive, you must develop the right attitude and mindset.

Work ethic is a set of values based on a specific perception of discipline and hard work.

Building a strong work ethic will allow a person to train themselves to work hard, almost automatically.

Knowledge is power, but it’s the hard work and consistency that truly makes the difference when it comes to success. Forming good habits such as focusing, staying motivated, finishing tasks immediately, helps to create good work ethic.

If you are motivated, it is easy to develop a strong work ethic that will be appreciated by the many that surround you.

The time is getting closer. The breakthrough lies ahead. These moments are meant for preparation, strength and understanding and faith for what is to come. Appreciate the journey and the progress that has happened so far. Reflect on how much your circumstances have changed for the better. Every moment of your season is significant, because it’s a testimony to who you’re sure to be. Continue to plant your seeds of knowledge and preparation. Your time is coming. ⁣ Follow through each time, and maintain a strong mind. Do what feels right, do what feels good to your soul. It’s never selfish to take care of yourself, and prioritize your desires. Keep your intentions pure, and execute from the influence of passion and compassion. Stay strong on your journey! ⁣

By learning to identify the ways we consistently misinterpret events in our lives (Cognitive Distortions), we can begin to think more realistically and helpfully about even the most difficult of circumstances.

Changing our thoughts won’t change reality, but it just might change how you feel about it.

Everything you think and say is an affirmation.

Negative thoughts and words are negative affirmations.

positive thoughts and words are positive affirmations.

everything you think and say affirms you want more of it.

Affirmations are phrases, statements, and thoughts that have a positive impact on you, your life and your overall wellbeing.

Affirmations are influence positive thinking and empowerment and will enable you to think more positively.

positive affirmations can over-write your negative thoughts to enable you to live the life you want. You are the architect of my life. You are the creator of my reality. You are supported and loved by God, the creator and the universe. You are surrounded by abundance. You are healthy, energetic and optimistic. You are overflowing with happiness, joy and satisfaction.

You can see adversities as a setback or a milestone.

Your mindset is everything. Your outlook on your life and your surroundings is what determines your outcomes.

Understand that everything you do abc everything that happens to you is done with a greater purpose.

Thank God for giving you the space to grow, the obstacles to overcome.

Many of us dwell on the past. We regret things we should have handled differently. We replay past events on a constant in our minds.

Our bodies are built to be healthy.

The only way to be healthy, is to prioritize mental stability and feed our minds positive, conscious thoughts.

fear-based memories and past events that have never healed can be tricky to deal with, but there’s always a solution.

The only place you can be happy, truly happy, is in the present and very few people live in the present because they are either hung up on the past or worried about the future. Be honest and gentle with yourself. Your past doesn’t define you, because you have evolved far beyond those memories. It’s not about what you’ve done, but what you intended to do. Having good intentions matters, because it speaks to your core, not to the inevitability of past mistakes.

Fix what can be fixed, release what can’t be fixed, learn to do better, do better and move forward.

Overthinking, fixating, obsessing, dwelling are common reactions to the healing process. In fact, these are the warning signs.