When You Drift Into Overthinking! Here’s How to Come Back?

It happens! you’re healing, feeling good, and then suddenly your mind spins again. Doubts creep in. You replay old stories, imagine worst-case scenarios, and lose your peace in a fog of what ifs and should haves.

This is the trap of overthinking and illusion. It’s a mental loop that drains your energy and disconnects you from the present moment. But you can come back. Gently. Consciously.

💭 Common Signs You’ve Slipped Into the Overthinking Loop:

• The urge to control everything:
  “I need to manage every detail or something will go wrong.”

• Mentally preparing for the worst:
  As one client shared: “If I plan for the worst-case scenario, at least I won’t be shocked.”

• Losing presence and joy:
  You’re constantly rehearsing what to do, what to say, or what might happen, while missing the life unfolding right in front of you.

• Feeling emotionally drained and irritable:
  Even small things feel too much. You snap, then feel guilty.

• Overanalyzing conversations or decisions:
  You replay what was said, what wasn’t, what you should’ve done differently, on a loop.

• Trouble sleeping or relaxing:
  Your body is tired, but your mind is wired. Peace feels out of reach.

• Self-doubt and second-guessing:
  You question your choices, intuition, and even your worth.

• Difficulty asking for help:
  You think, “I should be able to handle this,” and carry more than you need to.

🕊 How to Restore Your Energy:

• Pause & Breathe:
  Put your hand on your heart. Breathe deeply and remind yourself:
  “This is just a thought. I am safe in this moment.”

• Ground Yourself in the Now:
  Come back to your senses, what do you see, hear, feel? Ground in what’s real.

• Name the Pattern:
  Your mind is trying to protect you. Instead of focusing on the worry, gently say: “This is just my mind trying to protect me.”

• Move Your Body:
  Even 2–5 minutes of stretching, walking, or dancing can help reset your nervous system.

• Reconnect with Truth:
  Affirm:

  ✨ I am SAFE.

  ✨ I release what I cannot control.

  ✨ I trust myself to handle what comes.

  ✨ My peace is stronger than my fear.

• Practice calming rituals:
  Try journaling, meditation, yoga. These practices help release mental clutter and reconnect with your body.

• Plan one joyful task each day:
  Whether it’s music, a favorite meal, or time in nature, intentionally invite joy back in.

• Connect with uplifting people:
  Spend time with those who nourish your soul. Don’t talk about your worries, just be present and enjoy.

• Ask for support:
  You don’t have to heal alone. Reach out to a professional who can guide you with care, understanding, and tools that work.

You don’t need to push the thoughts away, you just need to stop believing them.
Every time you return to your breath, your body, your truth, you reclaim your energy, your peace, and your power.

If you need support or guidance, I’m here, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Namaste 🕊️

Zoubida Fettah

Intuitive Guide, Reiki Healer, Reiki Master/ Teacher and Chakra Balancing Master

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