3 Easy Ways to Stop Overthinking Everything - Julia Kristina

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If you have a brain that likes to overthink, know that you are not alone. The reason our brains tend to overthink so much is because they are trying to protect us in some way. The thing is, though, most of the things you overthink about are not actual threats to your safety - they are more likely threats to your ego. Or, if they could be threats to your safety (i.e. thoughts about something terrible that could happen) they are very unlikely to happen. In this talk I teach you 3 simple tips to stop overthinking and calm your mind into a more peaceful and present one.
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ABOUT JULIA:

Julia Kristina, MA, is a speaker, teacher, master therapist and mental wealth coach who helps smart, highly sensitive, heart centred humans get past anxiety, stress, and self-doubt so they can have better: Better relationships, a better life and feel better about themselves.

Through her membership program, The Shift Society, she helps people identify their deep rooted thoughts and beliefs that are keeping them stuck and struggling, and then teaches them how to take charge of their minds and emotions so they can thrive in all areas of their lives.

Julia’s expertise has been featured in Inc magazine, Psych Central, Mind Body Green and numerous other publications, podcasts and television outlets. She has also given talks in front of audiences of hundreds on stages across North America. Videos on her YouTube channel have been watched more than 15 million times and she has built a community of over 375,000 people across social media platforms. When she’s not helping her clients and students increase their emotional intelligence and mental strength, she’s out on some kind of adventure with her three children in Vancouver, Canada.

[joshliam]

Great reminder that it's not the best or worst case scenario that is most likely, but something in between.

[likeretirement]

Write it down! Seeing my thought on a piece of paper makes it easier for me to weight it out. Garbage? Or keeper.

[EmbraceTheStruggle]

Personally, i think the key to overthinking less and less is to engage in meaningful conversations and having a consistent demeanor within yourself and others; thus, there is a time and place for certain things, and being able to identify with yourself in the most basic ways is essential to mental clarity and prioritizing what is most important in the moment and in the time to come.

[barbarabrose]

Excellent advice. Wrote it all down and will practice it. I am a huge overthinker towards the negative. I get anxious of the what if’s. I am learning to let go and rely on God’s plan.

[maxie]

Thanks for these amazing videos! You're a precious
Jewel. Blessings in abundance. "I'm ok." writing it down, practicing mindfulness and prayer are my prominent tools.

[nicoleb]

I have been struggling with obsessive overthinking since my separation in December. Thank you for this video and the Mindfulness Resource you created. ❤

[lesliengo]

1) Point out what is causing overthinking.
For me, it's perfectionism over what I create.

2) Use anchor thoughts.
Some I use are:
- I am not perfect, and I don't need to be.
- good enough is good enough.
- my "perfection" will not matter over the long run.
- people connect with authenticity, not perfection.

3) Responsible/realistic thinking on the spectrum.
I tend to think about the worst case scenario or expecting things to be excellent. However, managing my expectations and being good to myself reminds me that no matter what outcome I get, I will be okay.

[antonboludo]

I remember a line from the movie "Pushing Tin" :

"Thought is your enemy."

[melaniewallace]

Such practical and helpful counsel! I’m an over thinker, and really appreciate the very do-able steps that help alleviate unhelpful ways of doing life. THANK YOU for the help.

[jamesmurphy]

When going through a mental struggle with thoughts and feelings, pausing to tell yourself 'I am ok.' That's a great anchor thought! I would actually add to that 'I am ok...and I still love you.' To remind myself that I can still love myself in the midst of these struggles and in spite of them.

[Lauriestrode]

I love you Julia, you are an amazing therapist I just found today actually. I watched one of your videos about handling criticism and i already think your awesome when I just discovered you today. You are absolutely right in everything you say, keep up the great work!

[Marekcatholic]

Marek -Shifter. Thank you Julia! Great video here. I do overthinking at times, maybe even often. With the work in the Shift Society Im generally becoming more peaceful with whats going on around me.

[NFSMAN]

Helloo Julia!! Always good to see you!!!

[patriciaherrera]

Great video. Please keep on posting this very helpful content!!!

[SAMIRAMEHDIAN]

thanky ou so much your content is very very valuable

[kmas]

I like having the pwer to remind myself im resourceful in down times. Ill be able to pick myself up with this, thank you Julia

[arifnasib]

I like listening to your videos. They are very helpful in understanding the anxiety and overthinking issues. Thanks

[domgarcia]

Your videos make me feel so much better. Watched one the other day & u helped me through a bad anxiety attack. Thank u fot making these still

[NiC]

Thank you this talk was very helpful.
Could you please have a talk about morning attacks 🙏

[MugabiJB]

The second one has helped me a lot.thx