![]() ![]() The autopilot mode takes us into this never ending narrative, “the story of me”. We can act not in response to the pressure of our thoughts and feelings, but because we are aware of what we value. If we are self-aware and mindful of behavior, then we can exercise choice over what we do right now. We get swayed by the flow of our thoughts. When we are stuck in our thoughts we tend to react to situations rather than respond to them mindfully. Every thought pretends that it matters so much.” – Eckhart Tolle “The stream of thinking has enormous momentum that can easily drag you along with it. Focus on the present and you’ll find that it’s all you ever wanted, to be free of the illusions of your mind. It’s where you invest your attention that decides whether or not you will be fulfilled. Neither the past, nor the future, can rob you of life and fulfillment. ![]() “…the past gives you an identity and the future holds the promise of salvation, of fulfillment in whatever form. Realize that you are the awareness that observes your thoughts. Why? Because negative thoughts and sensations are just thoughts and sensations, they will pass if we remain mindful of the present. We need to learn that it’s not necessary to compensate for the negative thoughts we have with binge eating, drinking, or other coping behaviors. When The Mind Says You’re Not EnoughĪccording to Greer Parry, a substance misuse practitioner, “ I do not need to compensate for the things I feel or believe because they are simply thoughts and sensations that cannot harm me.” Because of fear or lack, we keep overthinking and worrying about the things that will never happen and don’t define us. We identify with the limiting thoughts in our head and they make us run in circles. ![]() And that’s the reason many of us fall prey to overthinking.īut why do we engage in overthinking in the first place? Stop Overthinking and Become Present: You Are Not Your Thoughts ![]()
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