When a big decision arises or a life change most of you will agree that you take some time to think the decision over in your head before coming to a decision. However when you start to think about the event over and over again or you begin to think about little things it becomes a constant annoyance.
So how can you stop yourself from over thinking?
The STOP technique
This technique is used be therapists it my sound a little strange at first but it does work. Put a rubber band or an elastic bracelet on to your wrist and soon as you begin to start thinking you should snap the rubber band on your wrist.
Distract yourself
Start a new hobby that really requires your brain to work. I started knitting and I found that because I have to concentrate so much I didn’t have to think about anything else.
Avoid traps
If you know you are doing something to make a situation worse like checking someone’s Facebook constantly or checking your bank account. Stop doing it and replace it with something else like checking the news instead or taking a walk.