Many of us have a bad habit of analyzing a social situation to death.
Maybe its a job interview question you bombed.
Maybe you stuck your foot in your mouth with a friend.
Whatever the scenario, writing about it can help you stop overthinking.
Writing hasquite a few mental health benefits.
And this particular exercise works even better because your writing is objective, distanced from the situation.
Instead say, There were some people laughing.
Im not sure if that was directed towards me.
Reading that lets you sit back and analyze the situation with a less emotional perspective.
People laugh all the time.
It doesnt mean its for any particular reason thats related to you.
And check out the rest of Nguyens post at the link below.
5 Ways to Stop Being an Overthinking, Overanalyzing Worrywart| Self Stairway
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