AUTHOR: LAURIE PINKINS

7- Simple Steps
to Stop Overthinking

How to take the steps to achieve your goals and stop overthinking.

Do you have difficulty staying focused or completing a project? Are you a multi-tasker or find yourself always starting something new? You desire to be productive. However, you just can’t seem to complete your projects successfully. You may be an overthinker.

“Let this mind be in you, which was also in CHRIST JESUS:” Philippians 2:5

What is Overthinking?

Over-thinking is the fixation on over-analyzing every potential outcome of a scenario.  You continuously ruminate on thoughts and situations.  Becoming mentally paralyzed with the inability to take action due to worry, doubt, fear, and lack of self-confidence. 

You try to predict and control each aspect of the end result. Also, seeking the opinion or approval of others for validation. Even if they are not an expert on the subject matter. You justify overthinking, with the belief that you have to figure everything out, before you take any action. Read article- Why do I overthink?

“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy GOD is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” Joshua 1:9
"Surrender your life to GOD and allow HIM to lead you."
Laurie Pinkins
CERTIFIED LIFE TRANSFORMATION HEALING COACH

Over-thinking
vs.
Problem-solving

Overthinking can be done subconsciously, because you believe it is an effective method of problem-solving. However, there is a difference between problem-solving and overthinking. Problem-solving is brainstorming ideas with measurable solutions. Over-thinking is scrutinizing each aspect of a task, without a clear-sighted plan of action.

7-Simple steps to Stop Overthinking

Overthinking starts with not having a clear understanding of why you are doing something or what it will accomplish. Creating a blueprint for success will stop overthinking and help you take the steps to achieve your goals.

Here are 7- simple steps to help you stop overthinking

  1. Clear your mind. Step away from the tasks for a moment. Give yourself time to analyze its reason and importance. Let go of how you feel or think others will feel about what you are working towards. 
  2. Start over.  Look at the scenario with a  fresh new outlook. Throw out all old ideas.
  3. Set a goal. Dissect large tasks into small-measurable daily task.
  4. Evaluate the final outcome. Determine the desired solution and how it will be accomplished. 
  5. Outline the steps to achieve the goal. Write down the time and resources necessary to achieve the goal. 
  6. Create deadlines. Set a checklist for when each step of the goal will be completed.
  7. Seek help. Ask for help with tasks you are not able to complete. 

Remain focused on the specific problem and solution. 

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Next Steps

GOD desires for you to be focused. Use these steps to achieve your goals and stop overthinking. Why do I overthink?

7 Simple Steps to Stop Overthinking

Use the following 7- simple steps to stop overthinking. 

  1. Clear your mind.
  2. Start over.  
  3. Set a goal.  
  4. Evaluate the final outcome.
  5. Outline the steps to achieve the goal.  
  6. Create deadlines.  
  7. Seek help.  
10 Scriptures for Overthinking

Read, speak and meditate on the 10 scriptures of the Bible for overthinking. 

  1. And we know that all things work together for good to them that love GOD, to them who are the called according to HIS purpose. Romans 8:28
  2. Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Isaiah 26:3
  3. Let this mind be in you, which was also in CHRIST JESUS: Philippians 2:5
  4. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Philippians 4:8
  5. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of GOD. Romans 12:2
  6. Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Proverbs 4:23
  7. Pray without ceasing. 1 Thessalonians 5:17
  8. A double minded man is unstable in all his ways. James 1:8
  9. JESUS said unto him, Thou shalt love the LORD thy GOD with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. Matthew 22:37
  10. Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. John 16:13
Help to Stop Overthinking

Are you having difficulty being focused? Want to transform your life today. Get your free consultation with a Life Transformation & Healing coach to start the journey to stop over-thinking. 

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