Overthinking can be likened to self-sabotage – something that, if not managed, can manifest into anxiety, depression, and a generally unhappier life that is led by excessive caution, self-doubt, and fear.
Whether you tend to overthink big life decisions, relationships, your abilities, the past, or even “small” things—like social situations—overthinking is largely unpleasant, in any form, often causing a sense of unease about the future.
This is where affirmations can help to overcome overthinking – positive statements that you can remember and recall in times when there is too much mental noise going on.
Put simply, affirmations can offer positivity, support, and confidence.
In most cases, overthinking happens due to a lack of activity. When we are not busying ourselves, overthinking often creeps in since the mind is not occupied.
Still, it’s not always preventable and affirmations can help to reduce it.
Below, find positive affirmations that you can harness when you are overthinking – complete with a short word on each.
“I Am In Control Of My Thoughts”
It’s important to remember that overthinking manifests itself in the mind, of which you are ultimately the owner.
Through that idea, you can recognize that while it is not always possible to choose what to think, it’s possible to choose the thoughts you believe.
As per the old adage, You are what you think, it’s possible to train your mind through positive self-talk, eventually giving you greater control over your mind in a way that you can use to your benefit.
This affirmation can remind you that you are, ultimately, the one who is in control; not fleeting thoughts.
“The Past Is Done”
Oftentimes, overthinking results from viewing the past in a microscope. The past can present regrets, mistakes, and embarrassments that leak into the present, negatively affecting our choices.
This affirmation can remind you that the past is done: it cannot be changed but it is possible to learn from it.
Find solace in the fact that you have learned from the past, and that the newfound knowledge now guides you to a better future.
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“What’s Important Is The Present”
Building on the above, this affirmation is important as a reminder that what’s most important is the present.
The present is the chance to employ what you learned from the past, in a way that also helps manifest the future you desire.
The past is done and the future remains imaginary.
This makes the present—what you are doing now to be better—the most important thing to focus on, while steering clear of overthinking neither the past or the future.
“I Need Not Worry About What Isn’t In My Control”
Overthinking can arise from worrying about things falling apart due to them not being in our control.
Despite that, the very idea that something is not in your control can provide a sense of comfort, since it also means that worrying is essentially pointless.
This affirmation can be a reminder to recognize what is in your control and what is out of your control.
Through this, understanding when you do not have power to fix or control something to your desired outcome can effectively put a stop to overthinking.
“I Am Healing”
Failures, breakups, rejections, and more – these are all opportunities in life that present chances to learn and come back stronger.
As a result, remembering this short and simple affirmation can remind you that you are in a process of healing – which is necessary for growth.
You might feel stagnant or hopeless, but recognizing that you are currently healing can be a powerful epiphany-like moment that brings comfort and peace.
Ultimately, it’s about giving yourself the permission to take your time and heal.
“This Is Only Temporary”
Hardships, emotional distress, and times of overthinking are all unavoidable parts of life. Still, it’s important to remember that they are temporary and will pass – either over time or by taking action.
Because of that, this affirmation is a powerful statement that can remind you that any difficult situation, or moment of negative overthinking, is not permanent.
You may have the power to fix it, or you can simply let time heal it in due course.
“Mistakes And Failures Are Opportunities To Grow”
It is common to overthink difficult tasks and the mistakes and failures that might happen.
As a result, overthinking can significantly reduce your ability to succeed, or even lead to avoiding the task altogether without even trying.
This affirmation, however, is a reminder that mistakes and failures are life’s best method for learning, growing, and becoming stronger.
With this in mind, making mistakes or failing are not things to be afraid of; in fact, they are things that should be welcomed and embraced.
“I Release All Negativity”
Short but simple, this powerful affirmation, particularly when recited, can offer a cathartic sense of release when you find yourself anxious or overthinking.
It can be said aloud with a release of breath, especially while meditating.
Overall, affirmations are thought statements for letting go of negative thoughts and feelings, especially due to overthinking, which makes this affirmation particularly powerful as a means to psychologically release all negativity in its entirety.
“It’s in My Power To Create The Life I Want”
Overthinking about the future is common, especially when it concerns what we desire to achieve in a time frame that we have set ourselves.
Obstacles in the path can also cause overthinking, which can make matters worse.
Feeling like you are not good enough, or even feeling generally pessimistic due to any number of reasons, can sabotage success.
However, this simple affirmation can easily empower you, reminding you that you will always have both the ability and time to create the life you dream of.
“I Have Time”
Oftentimes, overthinking can arise from the pressure of not having enough time, particularly when what we want to achieve feels far off in comparison to when we are hoping to achieve it, or when compared with the achievements of others.
This affirmation is a reminder that life is not a race, nor is there an official timeline for when you should achieve, or should have achieved, something you desire.
Remind yourself that you have time and that anything is achievable as long as you dedicate yourself to it as much as possible.
Final Words
Overthinking happens to all of us, often arising from past regrets, future desires, doubts in our abilities, fears of new situations, and more.
Needless to say, preventing overthinking—or even trying to stop it while it is occurring—is far from easy.
Affirmations, however, can be powerful reminders that can stop overthinking, or at least reduce it to some extent.
Ultimately, harnessing their power comes down to finding the affirmations that work for you – affirmations that resonate with you and offer the support you need.
Everyday Insight
Richard Pryn, the man behind Everyday Insight, is a professional composer and has always been fascinated with the esoteric & spiritual. He has trained as a Pranic Healer and as a Dowser. These spiritual studies have included the study of crystals, earth energies, manifestation and lifestyle design.We know that you, like us, are fascinated by all the intangible things that make life magical
