Bifalgorithm post

"Ever noticed as to why your brain becomes the most active when it hits the pillow at night? Well, that is because throughout the day, when you're doing one task to another, jumping from one thing to another, your brain is occupied. So, night time is the only time it gets its rest. And that is wherein the overthinking loop starts. So, here are three techniques which you can do when the overthinking hits. First, brain dump. Basically, write down everything which is going on in your mind. Messy, unfiltered, it is absolutely okay. It will make your brain feel that it doesn't have to hold on to everything. Second, give your mind closure. Start telling yourself, not now, tomorrow. This way, you're training your mind to pause. It sounds small, but it creates a mental boundary. And third, regulate your body. Relax your breathing, relax your muscles. A calm mind will tell your body that it's okay to switch off. Overthinking isn't just a lack of control. It could also be a lack of processing. So, once you understand it, you can work with your mind instead of working against it."

"Ever noticed as to why your brain becomes the most active when it hits the pillow at night? Well, that is because throughout the day, when you're doing one ta…

Ideas in this flowchart

  • Overthinking at Night
  • Brain Activity
  • Daytime Occupation
  • Nighttime Rest
  • Overthinking Loop
  • Techniques to Manage Overthinking
  • Brain Dump
  • Write Down Thoughts
  • Mind Closure
  • Tell Yourself 'Not Now, Tomorrow'
  • Regulate Body
  • Relax Breathing and Muscles
  • Understanding Overthinking
  • Work With Your Mind
Feed/

"Ever noticed as to why your brain becomes the most active when it hits the pillow at night? Well, that is because throughout the day, when you're doing one task to another, jumping from one thing to another, your brain is occupied. So, night time is the only time it gets its rest. And that is wherein the overthinking loop starts. So, here are three techniques which you can do when the overthinking hits. First, brain dump. Basically, write down everything which is going on in your mind. Messy, unfiltered, it is absolutely okay. It will make your brain feel that it doesn't have to hold on to everything. Second, give your mind closure. Start telling yourself, not now, tomorrow. This way, you're training your mind to pause. It sounds small, but it creates a mental boundary. And third, regulate your body. Relax your breathing, relax your muscles. A calm mind will tell your body that it's okay to switch off. Overthinking isn't just a lack of control. It could also be a lack of processing. So, once you understand it, you can work with your mind instead of working against it."

"Ever noticed as to why your brain becomes the most active when it hits the pillow at night?"

👍
0
0 comments0 shares

Sign in to view and post comments.