Do you indulge in over thinking?
By dpk262006
@dpk262006 (58678)
Delhi, India
July 11, 2017 12:50am CST
We all keep thinking all the time to navigate through our life and we just do not realize it.
However, the point is - do you feel that do you indulge in over-thinking?
I think that many of us go the extent of over thinking but we hardly realize it. Over thinking drains us out and make us feel stressed sucking out our valuable energy.
To overcome this problem, we could spare five - ten minutes in a day and let out thoughts roam free in our mind, without applying any logic. We should not control our thoughts and let it come in our mind. If one could do it once in a day, it will help him save his valuable energy and he would feel better.
What are your own ways to avoid over thinking on an issue?
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
12 Jul 17
It means that you indulge in over thinking and rather than worrying about this habit of yours, you enjoy it like the game of chess. 
It is good that it helps you away from evil thinking.
It is good that it helps you away from evil thinking.1 person likes this
@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
11 Jul 17
We basically all worry and over think about minor issues. It is a good idea to indulge yourself in some activity or listening to your favorite music or think about our blessings in life.
PS - I hope you are doing well. 
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@Kandae11 (55131)
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11 Jul 17
@dpk262006 My internet connection has gone crazy - that is why I am up late to see if it will work better at night - and to post my discussion. It is now 1a.m. Tuesday morning where I am.
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
12 Jul 17
Don't you try to divert your mind, which you feel that you are over thinking about an issue?
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@Prshnth (907)
• Bangalore, India
12 Jul 17
@dpk262006 i do try but after one or two days it comes to same state
@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
12 Jul 17
It means that you used to indulge in over thinking during past, however, now you have controlled yourself and you do not allow to over think about an issue.
@atoz1to10 (6780)
• Australia
11 Jul 17
Hi my friend, how are you?
For me, keeping busy is my way of avoiding over thinking on an issue...but then it keeps coming back.. I find out that I can't move on until an answer is given to me.... So if an issue needs to be solved, it'd better be solved asap.
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
12 Jul 17
Hi dear! I am doing good.
It means that you keep thinking about an issue till it gets resolved and if it is not resolved than you keep worrying about it? Is it?
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
13 Jul 17
@atoz1to10 If you are aware about your future path, it eases out your tension.
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@atoz1to10 (6780)
• Australia
12 Jul 17
@dpk262006 yes, that was what I had been doing since off work. I/we just had our answer but it didn't say anything...but at least now I know which way I have to go next. One issue being solved that also leads to another new issue.
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@Bodyandbrain (13797)
• Gurgaon, India
11 Jul 17
Over doing of anything can be problematic, let alone the over thinking. You have mentioned a very good way to overcome this problem and I know that it works because I practice it at times.
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
12 Jul 17
Yes, I fully agree with you that excess of everything is bad, let alone over thinking.
It is good to hear that you practice the method mentioned in my post and it works for you.
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
13 Jul 17
@Bodyandbrain It is wiser on your part to let all thoughts travel in your mind so that you could feel better after a while.
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@Bodyandbrain (13797)
• Gurgaon, India
12 Jul 17
@dpk262006 yes,if I get upset because of something, that time I allow myself to let my mind wander for limited time, it helps me in many ways.
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
11 Jul 17
I think it is the nature of human beings to think about an issue over and over again. I too have the habit, if I try to over come it I never succeed now I will pray or do something related with God, it may be reading a Holy book or reading some other things.
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
13 Jul 17
@Sreekala Yes, whichever method works for you should be adopted.
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
12 Jul 17
Yes, although most of us over think about an issue, the point is how could we avoid over thinking. To pray to God or to read a holy book are the good options to keep our mind diverted.
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
12 Jul 17
@dpk262006 I will adopt either of the method (mentioned by you) according to the situation.
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@toniganzon (72517)
• Philippines
11 Jul 17
i find a diversion and one of them is doing my hobby. That takes my mind off from overthinking.
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
12 Jul 17
It is great on your part that when you realize that you are over thinking an issue, you indulge in one of your favourite hobbies and avoid worrying.
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
11 Jul 17
I used to, but I find now I either have to just get going and do what it is I am thinking about or I will just drive myself insane thinking too much
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
12 Jul 17
It means that you are now able to control your thoughts and you do not understandably indulge in over thinking.
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
13 Jul 17
@TiarasOceanView It is great on your part that your controlling mechanism works fine.
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
12 Jul 17
@dpk262006 Yes for it drives me crazy ahaah
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
13 Jul 17
It is alright all of us more or less face the same situation like you.
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
12 Jul 17
You indulge in over thinking but you take it as a positive trait because it helps you keep your memory intact and sharp.
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
13 Jul 17
@LadyDuck That is wiser on your part.
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@LadyDuck (471969)
• Switzerland
12 Jul 17
@dpk262006 I try at least to make it useful.
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
12 Jul 17
It means that you admit that you indulge in over thinking?
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
12 Jul 17
@Lucky15 Depends upon the subject? :D
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
12 Jul 17
It is wiser on your part to distract your attention, when you feel that you are thinking about an issue beyond a limit.
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@chrisb35711 (11)
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11 Jul 17
Good point, its been asked for thousands of years, apparently even in ancient greece before they had credit cards/social media and smart phones this was still a problem ;)
its a catch 22, the best way to be happy is to live in the moment and not over think things, but the unexamined life is arguably not worth living...
I suppose balance is the only way to get past it, try to accept that you cant know everything, and a lot if it is out of your control anyway!
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
12 Jul 17
Yes, you are right that in ancient times also, people used to indulge in over thinking also and this habit has passed over the generation. You have rightly suggested that we should live the life, as it comes, instead of worrying about past of future.
Welcome to mylot.
@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
12 Jul 17
It is good that your mind remains active and you plan activities not only for tomorrow but for weeks/months.
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@much2say (55901)
• Los Angeles, California
9 Aug 17
You know me 
. .. I am always overthinking 
. Everyone needs an outlet . . . and I like to come to myLot to let out some of this overthinking 
. When I used to skate, being on the ice was great because I could focus solely on that and literally forget everything else in the world for that moment.
. .. I am always overthinking . Everyone needs an outlet . . . and I like to come to myLot to let out some of this overthinking . When I used to skate, being on the ice was great because I could focus solely on that and literally forget everything else in the world for that moment.1 person likes this
@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
11 Aug 17
Yes, you are right that when we get busy in an activity, we forget about our worries and do not over think about an issue. You have given a very good example of ice skating.
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
11 Jul 17
I have a habit of overanalyzing and overthinking things.
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
12 Jul 17
Do you not try to distract your mind, when you feel that you are over thinking.
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
13 Jul 17
@JohnRoberts I agree with you, still you could try.
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
12 Jul 17
@dpk262006 Easier said than done.
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@shikharava (1838)
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17 Jul 17
I don't over think as it is bad for your psyche (P.S. no scientific claims have been made to the following statement)
I just live in the moment. That's what I like to do. I let the winds guide me where to go.(poetic rhetorical)
And I like the day organize my schedule for me.(another rhetoric, but of no poetic origin
) there's too much hassle if I do it on my own. I just let the moment live in me as I live in the moment (rhetorical flourish...*curtseying*)
Thanks
(P.S. no scientific claims have been made to the following statement)
I just live in the moment. That's what I like to do. I let the winds guide me where to go.(poetic rhetorical)
And I like the day organize my schedule for me.(another rhetoric, but of no poetic origin) there's too much hassle if I do it on my own. I just let the moment live in me as I live in the moment (rhetorical flourish...*curtseying*)
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
17 Jul 17
Over thinking is not bad for psyche because we just cannot stop our thinking process, our mind keeps working all the time.
It is good to hear that you love to live in present and you just let the winds guide you, rather than your carving your own path.
I am wondering how the day organize your schedule, rather than your scheduling your day yourself, as per your convenience.
It is good to hear that you love to live in present and you just let the winds guide you, rather than your carving your own path.
I am wondering how the day organize your schedule, rather than your scheduling your day yourself, as per your convenience. 1 person likes this
