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7 simple strategies to stop

you from overthinking


written by Hashim Hashim

1. Micro-moments of rest:

Like idle time in the elevator or doing


routine activities (showering or doing
the dishes).

The more of these moments you


capture, the less room there is for
unnecessary overthinking.
2. Planning days:

Follow the 80/20 rule — 20% planning


and 80% actioning.

Most people do a lot of planning and


very little actioning.

Dedicate a time and day for planning


(weekly works best) and focus the rest of
the time on actioning.
3. Practice mindfulness:

Mindfulness is a training for the mind


and can help you in two things:

1. Attention: by having a sharp focus you


see with clarity.

2. Awareness: realizing when you’re


engaging in unproductive thinking is
the first step to stopping it.
4. Prioritize WIN:

Big tasks can be overwhelming and lead


to overthinking.

Break them down into smaller pieces


and focus on What’s Important Now.

You progress through action, not by


overthinking it.
5. Practice self-compassion:

It may be counterintuitive for some, but


overthinking may stem from self-doubt
and perfectionism.

Remind yourself that it’s okay to make


mistakes.

Progress is more important than


perfection.
6. Journal:

Unloading your thoughts and feelings


on paper makes them easier to process.

A journal can be your trusted friend,


coach, and therapist.

Pro tip: start with using bullet points to


list your thoughts. As you progress, you
can move to free-flow writing.
7. Use a calendar:

My favorite strategy for avoiding


unnecessary planning and overthinking
is by pre-committing my schedule to
what matters.

If you’re too busy learning, growing, and


progressing, you’ll crowd out
unnecessary thinking altogether.
PS. The idea is not to stop caring about
what matters to you.

But unnecessary overthinking is a waste


of your energy and time.

It is okay to think things over and


deliberate them, especially if the
decision is important.

For this reason, you want to conserve


your energy for what matters.
That’s all 7!

Thanks for reading.

If you found this valuable, share it with


your network (so you inspire them to
stop overthinking, too).

With much joy,


Hashim
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