Accepting the "overthinking self"!

Many of us condemn ourselves or label ourselves as overthinkers!?

When we do so, we unrealistically believe that we are in acceptance of ourselves. But, in reality, it is an indication of how we are not feeling okay about an aspect of our personality and that it bothers us when we go on a flight of overthinking.?

Through guidance from my spiritual guide & mentor Ms. Pratibha Malhotra, as I started working towards it, I found how when I am friendly and kind to myself, then, I'm able to observe overthinking from a detached perspective, and then I don't get lost in the train of thoughts.

When it is observed as a pattern, and we offer ourselves unconditional acceptance for who we are.. we are able to provide ourselves with a "safe zone", that allows us to be ourselves in our acts & responses. Being yourself in situations doesn't need one to think (over-think) about "how things will turn out or what should/shouldn't be done", instead one feels confident to even deal with whatever is at hand.

A few steps that I found helpful were:

1. Noticing when the mind takes a flight into thoughts/rationalizations:?whenever I would notice myself finding too many reasons to prove my viewpoint (either verbally or in my mind), I would bring my focus to my “breath”.

2. Breathe: Taking a few deep ones allowed me to relax. ?

3. Affirmation: Reminding myself that “I’m doing okay.. I’m here for myself.”?

4. Engaging in something that feels good and enjoyable

As I kept repeating these steps, with time I noticed my overthinking tendencies reduced. I started feeling more confident about taking the steps I needed to and feeling okay about making mistakes & attempting again.

A more loving, friendly, and accepting version of you is waiting to be unfolded..?

You’re doing good.. Trust..?

Much Love..?