Reclaim Your Cherished Moments
Let’s face it: The maze of our own thoughts can often entangle us in a web of overanalysis. It’s a common human experience to get caught up in the whirlwind of overthinking, a habit that many of us indulge in more frequently than we’d care to admit. In the moment, it feels like the right approach, but it often leaves us steeped in regret.
For those moments when your thoughts are spiraling out of control, here’s a nifty strategy that might just be the circuit breaker you need.
It turns out that our eyes need to remain stationary when we’re trying to access memories, which poses a challenge for our tendency to overthink. Next time you find yourself in the throes of excessive contemplation, pause and attempt to recall a specific memory. You might just notice a shift in your mental state. Give it a try and observe the difference it could make..