How to stop overthinking everything, always — Calm Blog (2024)

Mental Health

Written By Calm Editorial Team

How to stop overthinking everything, always — Calm Blog (2)

Clinically reviewed by Dr. Chris Mosunic, PhD, RD, CDCES, MBA

Master how to stop overthinking in work, relationships, and beyond. Understand the overthinker's mindset and learn techniques to curb anxiety-driven rumination.

Overthinker. Chronic worrier. Pro at turning a small hiccup into a whirlwind of doom and gloom scenarios. Sound familiar? For our fellow overthinkers, we know that life can feel like an endless cycle of fretting and reexamining situations, with no off switch in sight.

But we have good news! With the right techniques, you can step out of the mental hamster wheel and into greater self-compassion, presence, and inner peace.

The problem with overthinking

First, what is overthinking exactly? It’s the continuous, draining process of analyzing a situation way past its usefulness. When you're overthinking, you find yourself caught up in doubts, assumptions, and focusing on minor, often irrelevant details.

Reflection on the past or prepping for a future scenario can be helpful, and tend to lead to supportive discoveries and growth. Overthinking, on the other hand, tends to be unhelpful. Here’s why:

  • Overthinking has a knack for blowing fears and worries out of proportion, making mountains out of molehills, and painting a grim picture of things to come.

  • It's like a record stuck on repeat, endlessly spinning the same worries and problems, offering no new solutions, just more questions.

  • Overthinking pulls you inward, draining the energy you need for the world outside — for relationships, hobbies, and tasks that have nothing to do with your worries.

  • It becomes a relentless critic, undermining your confidence, shaking your self-esteem, and clouding your decision-making abilities.

  • The constant chatter in your mind can make daily life challenging and disrupt your sleep, making peaceful nights a distant dream.

Overthinking takes a heavy toll, not only on your peace of mind but also on your relationships and effectiveness. If left unchecked, it can spark stress, anxiety, and even depression, turning relationships into endless debates and easy choices into intricate riddles.

Suffice to say, mastering the art of breaking free from this cycle can drastically improve your overall quality of life.

Why do I overthink everything?

Overthinking often stems from a mixture of factors (see below). Understanding and acknowledging the root causes of overthinking is the key to beginning to untangle the habit

Striving for perfection

When we set standards that are out of reach, we end up second-guessing ourselves and criticizing even the smallest errors. This relentless quest for perfection often fuels overthinking. As perfectionists, we can find ourselves obsessing over our shortcomings and mistakes, caught up in trying to live up to our own or others' sky-high expectations.

💙 Learn more about your tendencies towards Perfectionism in this short meditation.

Desire for control

We sometimes scrutinize situations endlessly, hoping to influence the outcome. Unfortunately, this is usually an illusion. When faced with uncertainty, our minds kick into overdrive, triggering overthinking as we attempt to regain control by mapping out every possible scenario.

💙 Explore how the illusion of Control affects your life during the Daily Calm.

Past experiences

If we were raised in high-pressure surroundings, we might develop overthinking as a persistent coping mechanism. It's as if our brains become structured to continuously scan for possible danger.

💙 Let Jay Shetty guide you through the small steps to help you leave Overthinking behind.

Low self-esteem

Doubting our abilities and self-worth can fuel the need to replay events in search of possible blunders. We live in a society where success is glorified, and failure is often seen as a defeat. This fear of failure can lead us to overanalyze every decision, every step, and every possible outcome.

💙 Find self acceptance and awaken inner strength in the 7 Days of Self Esteem series.

The invisible threads: unraveling the link between overthinking and anxiety

If you've ever felt trapped by your thoughts, you're not alone. Conditions like generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) often come hand-in-hand with relentless worrying and endless "what if" scenarios.

It works like this: overthinking leads you to churn over problems and potential outcomes, increasing anxiety. This anxiety, in turn, fuels your overthinking as your mind seeks to regain control over the uncertainty and fear.

Understanding this link is crucial because it allows you to address both issues simultaneously. Overcoming overthinking isn't just about clearing your mind but also involves managing your anxiety. By learning how to calm your mind and reduce anxiety, you will, in turn, lessen the intensity and frequency of your overthinking.

💙 Start tackling your anxiety with Dr. Julie in the Overcome Stress and Anxiety series.

15 tips to stop overthinking and excessive worrying

Ready to rein in your thoughts? Explore these practical techniques, broken down into four sections:

  1. Taking charge of your thought processes

  2. Nurturing supportive mental habits

  3. Mindfulness and personal development

  4. Seeking help when needed

Taking charge of your thought processes

1. Thought monitoring

Keep track of your thought patterns by maintaining a thought log. Later, analyze it to recognize distortions (see #3) and triggers that lead to overthinking.

First step: Choose a notebook or digital app where you'll record your thoughts. Keep it nearby for when you notice spiraling thoughts.

2. Peer-sharing and reality checks

Open up to trustworthy friends about your concerns. This process can help deflate the power of your worries and provide much-needed reassurance.

First step: Identify a friend or family member with whom you feel comfortable sharing your thoughts. Set up a regular check-in time with them.

3. Thought labeling technique

Practice identifying and labeling thought distortions, like 'mind reading' or 'catastrophizing.' This disrupts their influence over your thinking.

First step: Have a look at the selection of thought distortions listed below and start noticing if these appear in your thought journal.

Thought distortions, often automatic and misaligned with reality, include:

Catastrophizing: Exaggerating minor issues, like fearing job loss for being late to a meeting.

Mind reading: Assuming negative judgments from others, like presuming someone’s upset with you if they don’t immediately reply to your text.

Overgeneralization: Applying a single negative event to broader contexts, like predicting lifelong solitude after one bad date.

Black-and-white thinking: Viewing situations as perfect or disastrous, such as feeling worthless without perfect grades.

Should statements: Criticizing oneself or others when rigid behavioral standards aren’t met.

Personalization: Blaming oneself for external events, like feeling responsible for a failed group project.

Filtering: Concentrating only on negatives and overlooking positives, promoting a pessimistic life outlook.

Discounting the positive: Minimizing accomplishments or good events, insisting they’re insignificant.

Identifying these distortions when they arise is key to developing healthier thought patterns.

4. Embrace uncertainty

Acknowledge that it's impossible to control everything. Resist the urge to fight uncertainty. Embrace it instead, as the struggle often exacerbates suffering.

First step: Identify a situation in your life where you feel uncertain. Instead of trying to predict every possible outcome, allow it to unfold naturally. Just focus on your next step, not the big picture.

Nurturing supportive mental habits

5. Prioritize restful sleep

Make sure to get 7-9 hours of sleep nightly. A well-rested mind better controls obsessive thoughts, promoting optimal brain health.

First step: Set an alarm clock or wake-up light for tomorrow morning. Struggling to doze off?

💙 Let us help you get your best night’s sleep with our Sleep Stories, soundscapes, sleep meditations, and sleep playlists.

6. Cognitive-behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques

CBT offers techniques to challenge and gradually shift fear-based thinking habits, helping you manage overthinking over time.

First step: Find a book or online resource introducing CBT techniques and dedicate time each week to read and practice.

7. Engage in productive distractions

When you notice yourself ruminating, consciously shift your focus to a distracting activity, which can help interrupt the overthinking cycle.

First step: Identify an activity you enjoy that requires active engagement, such as reading, yoga, or playing a sport. Schedule a time for the activity and stick to it.

8. Develop positive mental habits

Gradually train your brain to focus more on gratitude, optimism, and self-compassion. Concentrate on problem-solving rather than dwelling on issues.

First step: Start a gratitude journal, and tonight before you sleep, jot down three things you were grateful for in the day.

9. Engage in creative activities

Channel your energy into creative pursuits like art, writing, or music. These outlets distract your mind and provide a productive space for your thoughts.

First step: Choose a favorite creative activity and dedicate 30 minutes to it today. Immerse yourself in it, focussing on the process, not the result.

10. Limit social media and screen time

The digital age bombards us with a lot of information that can lead to overthinking. Limiting social media use and screen time can reduce information overload, decreasing overthinking.

First step: Read a new book. Pick up that art project you’ve been meaning to start. Get your tools out for some DIY. Find ways to engage your brain without scrolling.

Mindfulness and personal development

11. Embrace mindfulness meditation

Mindfulness meditation has been scientifically proven to rewire your brain, reducing tendencies to overthink and fret. Even a five-minute daily practice can make a significant difference.

First step: Download Calm for free and try a guided meditation to reduce stress and anxiety. New to meditation? Try the Mindfulness for Beginners series to learn the basics..

12. Implement thinking time limits

Curb your mind's propensity to ruminate by setting thinking boundaries. Dedicate a specific time window each day to ponder over issues, then consciously switch your attention elsewhere.

First step: Allow yourself 15-30 minutes of worry time right now, and once that time is over, redirect your thoughts to something else. If this feels a bit overwhelming, let Chibs Okereke talk you through it in our Scheduled Worry Time meditation.

13. Express thoughts through writing

Journaling serves as a vent for your mind, curbing the cycle of repetitive thoughts and providing a new perspective. It offers a safe, judgment-free zone to pour out your worries, fears, and emotions.

First step: Find something to write on, be it paper or an app. Spend a few minutes writing about your thoughts, worries, and feelings without judgment or need for a solution.

14. Regular physical exercise

Physical activity is a natural mood enhancer. Find an exercise you enjoy, and watch it serve as a healthy diversion from overthinking.

First step: Choose an exercise, such as walking, yoga, or cycling, and schedule it into your day.

Seeking help when needed

15. Professional assistance

If overthinking significantly impacts your wellbeing, consider contacting a mental health professional. They can provide tailored strategies to help you manage your thought patterns more effectively.

First step: Look for therapists or counselors in your local area or online platforms. Set up an initial consultation to discuss your situation and understand how they can help.

It may take time to see results, and that's perfectly okay. Start with one or two strategies and gradually incorporate more as you see and feel the benefits in your life. Patience and consistency are key.

Think less, live more

We all obsess at times - it's part of being human. But you possess more power than you realize to rewire habitual thought patterns and foster inner quiet.

Mindfulness involves focusing on the present moment without judgment. When you're mindful, you're actively involved in what's happening right now, allowing you to recognize and reduce negative, distracting, or anxious thoughts and feelings.

Turning away from the path of overthinking can lead to a more balanced, fulfilling life. So, the next time you find yourself stuck overthinking, take a step back, breathe, and remind yourself to live in the moment.

💙 Want more resources to help quiet the overthinking mind? Calm offers a range of guided meditations, soundscapes, and breathing exercises designed to promote mental clarity and relaxation.

Overthinking FAQs

What causes overthinking?

Overthinking can stem from various sources, including fear of making mistakes, stress, perfectionism, or a history of emotional trauma. Sometimes, it might be associated with mental health conditions like anxiety or depression.

What are 3 ways to stop overthinking?

  1. Practicing mindfulness helps anchor the mind in the present moment, reducing worry about past regrets or future anxieties.

  2. Regular physical exercise can alleviate stress and improve mood, reducing the tendency to overthink.

  3. Writing in a journal provides a space to express thoughts and concerns, promoting clarity and reducing the urge to overthink.

Why do I constantly keep overthinking?

Chronic overthinking can result from habitual patterns, where the mind is used to entering a loop of excessive analysis and worry. It can also be a coping mechanism to gain control over situations causing stress or anxiety. Understanding the triggers of overthinking can help in developing strategies to manage it effectively.

Calm your mind. Change your life.

Mental health is hard. Getting support doesn't have to be. The Calm app puts the tools to feel better in your back pocket, with personalized content to manage stress and anxiety, get better sleep, and feel more present in your life.

` const popupFortyOffHtml = `

Limited Time Offer! 40% off Calm Premium

  • 50,000+ minutes of premium content
  • New guided content every week
  • Cancel anytime

Get Calm Premium

` const popupEmailHtml = `

Sign up for free tips to sleep more and feel better

  • Exclusive discounts to Calm Premium
  • Free newsletter with tips and content to help with your mental health journey

Thank you! Your submission has been received!

Something went wrong while submitting the form. Try again.

By clicking Submit, you consent to receiving marketing and informational messages from Calm about its products and services.

How to stop overthinking everything, always — Calm Blog (12)

`const handlePopup = () => {if (document.documentElement.scrollTop >= (height * percentOfPage)) {scrollDistance = window.pageYOffsetpopup.classList.add('active')overlay.classList.add('active')body.classList.add('popup-active')body.style.top = `${scrollDistance * -1}px` if (typeof amplitude != 'undefined') { amplitude.track(`Blog : Popup CTA : Seen`, { page_name: currentPath, calm_user_id: null, cta_name: `${popupName} Popup` }); }}}const handleClosePopup = (dismissEvent) => {popup.classList.remove('active')overlay.classList.remove('active')body.classList.remove('popup-active')body.style.top = nullwindow.scrollBy(0, scrollDistance); if (typeof amplitude != 'undefined' && dismissEvent) { amplitude.track(`Blog : CTA : Clicked`, { page_name: currentPath, calm_user_id: null, cta_name: `${popupName} Popup Dismiss` }); }document.removeEventListener('scroll', handlePopup) popupShownCurrentTab = truedocument.cookie = 'calmblogtrial=1; max-age=31536000; path=/;'localStorage.setItem('calmblogtrial', 1)}const popupInit = (popupHtml, popupEventName) => { popupName = popupEventNamedocument.body.insertAdjacentHTML('afterbegin', popupHtml)popup = document.getElementById('popup')overlay = document.getElementById('popupOverlay')const closeBtn = document.getElementById('closePopupBtn') const popupLinks = document.querySelectorAll('.popup-link')document.addEventListener('scroll', handlePopup)overlay.addEventListener('click', () => handleClosePopup(true))closeBtn.addEventListener('click', () => handleClosePopup(true)) popupLinks.forEach(link => { link.addEventListener('click', () => { if (typeof amplitude != 'undefined') amplitude.track(`Blog : CTA : Clicked`, { page_name: currentPath, calm_user_id: null, cta_name: `${popupName} Popup Success` }); handleClosePopup(false) }) })} if ( !popupAlreadyShown && currentPath !== '/blog' && currentPath !== '/blog/how-to-lower-cortisol' && currentPath !== '/blog/calm-app-updates-summer-2024' ) { popupInit(popupFortyOffHtml, '40_Off') } // web2app block // Step 1: Detect if the user is on a mobile device var isMobile = /iPhone|iPad|iPod|Android/i.test(navigator.userAgent) || (window.innerWidth <= 768); if (isMobile) { // Steps 2 and 3: Generate OneLink URL and prepare the HTML snippet (Mobile Only) var oneLinkURL = "https://calm.onelink.me/msVo"; var webReferrer = "af_sub1"; var mediaSource = { defaultValue: "calm_blog" }; var campaign = { defaultValue: currentPath }; var custom_ss_ui = { paramKey: "af_ss_ui", defaultValue: "true" }; var newUrl = window.AF_SMART_SCRIPT.generateOneLinkURL({ oneLinkURL: oneLinkURL, webReferrer: webReferrer, afParameters: { mediaSource: mediaSource, campaign: campaign, afCustom: [custom_ss_ui] } }).clickURL; const htmlSnippet = `

Start your 14-day free trial of Calm Premium.

Full access to 50,000+ minutes of content and tools

Guided courses and plans to help you reach your specific goals

Personalized recommendations based on your preferences

Gentle reminders to help you build a practice

Download App for Free

How to stop overthinking everything, always — Calm Blog (13)How to stop overthinking everything, always — Calm Blog (14)

`; // Step 4 (Mobile): Find and replace all 'trial-cta' elements const trialCtaElements = document.querySelectorAll('.trial-cta:not(#popup)'); if (trialCtaElements.length) { trialCtaElements.forEach(function(element) { element.outerHTML = htmlSnippet; }); } else { // Step 5 (Mobile Only): Handle case where 'trial-cta' is not found const targetElement = document.querySelector('.blog-item-content .sqs-block.html-block.sqs-block-html'); if (targetElement) { targetElement.insertAdjacentHTML('afterend', htmlSnippet); } } } // Email form code var customHTML = `

Stress less, sleep more, and feel better with Calm.

Find out how Calm can support you on your mental health journey.

Thank you! Your submission has been received!

Something went wrong while submitting the form. Try again.

By clicking Submit, you consent to receiving marketing and informational messages from Calm about its products and services.

` var targetElement = document.querySelector('.sections'); if (targetElement) { targetElement.insertAdjacentHTML('afterend', customHTML); } // Email form success/error emailFormHandler() // Harry Styles Audio Sample const excludedPaths = ['/blog/calma-sutra-sleep-positions','/blog/kevin-bacon-dream-boat','/blog/calm-calendars','/blog/abcs-minding-your-mind-dr-rheeda-walker','/blog/feelings-journal','/blog/work-better-workbook','/blog/school-of-calm','/blog/mental-health-screening'] const includedPaths = [] // if (excludedPaths.includes(currentPath) || currentPath.includes('content/de')) { // return; // Exit the script if the current URL is in the excluded list // } if (includedPaths.includes(currentPath)) { // Turn off audio sample for all posts const blogWrapper = document.querySelector('.col.sqs-col-12.span-12'); if (blogWrapper) { const allRows = [...blogWrapper.querySelectorAll('.row.sqs-row')]; const filteredRows = allRows.filter(row => row.querySelector('img') && row.querySelector('a')); const newHtml = `

Listen to the full audio on Calm, the #1 app for sleep, meditation and relaxation

How to stop overthinking everything, always — Calm Blog (15)

Fall asleep and fall in love with the dreamy voice of Harry Styles.

Try Calm for Free

`; if (filteredRows.length > 0) { const secondFilteredRow = filteredRows[1]; secondFilteredRow.insertAdjacentHTML('afterend', newHtml); secondFilteredRow.style.display = 'none'; } else { const htmlBlockDiv = blogWrapper.querySelector('.sqs-block.html-block.sqs-block-html'); if (htmlBlockDiv) { htmlBlockDiv.insertAdjacentHTML('afterend', newHtml); } } } // Harry Styles Tracking Code // Function to extract a specific part of the URL slug function getSlugPart() { var path = window.location.pathname; // Get the pathname of the URL var slug = path.split('/').pop(); // Split the pathname by '/' and get the last part return slug || 'Unknown'; // Return the slug part or 'Unknown' if it's not available } // Function to set UTM parameters on the specified button/link function setUTMParameters() { var slugPart = getSlugPart(); // Get the specific part of the slug var buttonLink = document.getElementById('harry-styles-sleep-story-cta-button'); // Select the button/link with the specified ID if (buttonLink) { var originalUrl = buttonLink.href; var utmParameters = `utm_source=blog&utm_campaign=${encodeURIComponent(slugPart)}&utm_medium=organic`; // UTM parameters with the slug part var separator = originalUrl.includes('?') ? '&' : '?'; // Determine if we need to start with '?' or append with '&' buttonLink.href = `${originalUrl}${separator}${utmParameters}`; // Append UTM parameters to the URL } } setUTMParameters(); // Execute the function when the page loads } // Quiz Flow Tracking Code // Define the lists of allowed URLs for each HTML snippet var allowedUrlsSnippet1 = ['/blog/coffee-nap','/blog/your-child-wont-sleep','/blog/introducing-liminal-sleep-by-sigur-ros','/blog/sunday-night-sleep-troubles','/blog/sleep-tracking-orthosomnia','/blog/bedtime-yoga','/blog/screen-time-before-bed','/blog/view-from-above','/blog/golf-best-sport-to-cure-insomnia','/blog/power-nap','/blog/afternoon-slump','/blog/sleep-myths-tips-to-optimize-sleep','/blog/the-trail-to-machu-picchu','/blog/wild-sweden','/blog/sleep-paralysis','/blog/how-to-prevent-nightmares','/blog/black-rest-brittney-oliver-black-history-month','/blog/7-sleep-myths-busted','/blog/sleep-languages','/blog/sleep-schedule-in-flux','/blog/waking-up-tired','/blog/the-jk-rowling-of-slow-literature-worlds-first-sleep-storyteller-in-residence-joins-calm','/blog/the-temples-of-shodoshima','/blog/wind-down-time','/blog/de-stressing-work-travel','/blog/how-to-become-a-morning-person','/blog/revenge-bedtime-procrastination','/blog/racing-thoughts-at-night','/blog/wild-nights-sleep','/blog/how-to-get-more-deep-sleep','/blog/sleep-superpower-playbook','/blog/magic-of-yurts','/blog/drift-off-to-sleep-with-harry-styles','/blog/the-last-storytellers','/blog/why-do-i-keep-waking-up-at-3am','/blog/the-10-most-widely-held-myths-and-why-theyre-wrong','/blog/what-is-green-noise','/blog/jerome-flynn-chooses-mindfulness-over-the-sword','/blog/how-to-wake-yourself-up','/blog/what-is-the-best-environment-for-sleep','/blog/the-black-pearls-of-tahiti','/blog/tips-for-women-with-insomnia','/blog/tik-tok-tale','/blog/once-upon-a-time-in-bavaria','/blog/middle-of-the-night-insomnia','/blog/bedtime-challenge','/blog/stephen-fry-sleep-story-blue-gold','/blog/the-healing-practices-of-poetry-and-meditation','/blog/baa-baa-land-premiere','/blog/the-river-wild','/blog/a-cure-for-insomnia-lulled-to-sleep-by-cricket-the-game-not-the-insect','/blog/dia-de-muertos','/blog/why-do-we-dream','/blog/vivid-dreams','/blog/sleep-anxiety','/blog/coffee-nap','/blog/lost-grimm-fairy-tale-is-first-ai-bedtime-story','/blog/dream-journal','/blog/best-music-to-fall-asleep-to','/blog/soothe-yourself-to-sleep-with-the-shipping-news','/blog/sloths-are-the-worlds-greatest-sleep-and-relaxation-ambassadors','/blog/sleep-mist','/blog/the-thinking-behind-sleep-stories']; var allowedUrlsSnippet2 = ['/blog/benefits-of-silence','/blog/high-functioning-anxiety','/blog/journaling-for-anxiety','/blog/eco-anxiety-coping-tips','/blog/what-is-asmr','/blog/music-to-relieve-stress','/blog/5-4-3-2-1-a-simple-exercise-to-calm-the-mind','/blog/how-to-meditate-for-anxiety','/blog/emotional-stress','/blog/how-to-stay-calm-under-pressure','/blog/relaxation-ideas','/blog/panic-attack-vs-anxiety-attack','/blog/how-to-calm-your-mind','/blog/box-breathing','/blog/driving-anxiety','/blog/panic-attack-meditation','/blog/holiday-stress','/blog/difference-between-stress-and-anxiety','/blog/postpartum-anxiety','/blog/tips-for-managing-stress','/blog/ai-anxiety-tips','/blog/anticipatory-anxiety','/blog/3-3-3-rule-anxiety','/blog/grounding-techniques','/blog/vacation-anxiety'] var allowedUrlsSnippet3 = ['/blog/when-saying-no-is-the-nicest-thing-you-can-do','/blog/celebrate-black-history-month-with-renowned-jazz-writer-and-cultural-critic-greg-thomas','/blog/october-2021-calm-calendar','/blog/focused-meditation','/blog/emergency-calm-how-to-calm-down-in-2-minutes','/blog/mindful-movement-challenge','/blog/meditation-for-sleep','/blog/a-grateful-heart','/blog/february-2022-calm-calendar','/blog/november-2022-calm-calendar','/blog/august-2021-calm-calendar','/blog/calm-classrooms-free-mindfulness-training-tools-for-every-teacher-in-the-world','/blog/abc-minding-your-mind-dr-rheeda-walker','/blog/march-is-all-about-sleep','/blog/mindfulness-meditation-for-mental-health','/blog/accepting-lifes-imperfections','/blog/3-tips-for-a-stress-free-thanksgiving','/blog/a-loving-kindness-meditation','/blog/try-these-tips-for-a-stress-free-daily-commute-to-work','/blog/january-2022-calm-calendar','/blog/how-to-sleep-better-guide','/blog/holdingstrong','/blog/5-simple-tips-to-make-meditation-a-daily-habit','/blog/disney-princess-mindful-wisdom','/blog/thanksgiving','/blog/the-story-behind-peacebunny-island','/blog/january-2023-calm-calendar','/blog/running-meditation','/blog/march-2023-calm-calendar','/blog/how-to-hack-holiday-stress-and-anxiety','/blog/why-you-cant-put-down-your-phone','/blog/20-ways-to-take-a-mindful-break','/blog/december-2022-calm-calendar','/blog/5-mindfulness-practices-to-help-reduce-anxiety','/blog/are-affirmations-wearing-you-down','/blog/get-out-of-your-head-and-into-your-life-with-septembers-mindful-living-calendar','/blog/time-and-how-to-spend-it','/blog/june-2023-calm-calendar','/blog/januarys-upcoming-daily-calm-meditations','/blog/5-ways-to-improve-your-sleep-with-mindfulness-practices','/blog/is-it-okay-to-lie-down-while-meditating','/blog/september-2023-calm-calendar','/blog/september-2021-calm-calendar','/blog/how-to-be-more-present','/blog/july-2023-calm-calendar','/blog/july-2021-calm-calendar','/blog/the-expansive-joy-of-doing-nothing','/blog/floating-with-floridas-manatees','/blog/put-yourself-at-the-top-of-your-to-do-list-with-augusts-mindful-living-calendar','/blog/30-days-of-gratitude','/blog/how-to-use-meditation-to-manage-chronic-pain','/blog/august-2022-calm-calendar','/blog/how-to-embrace-uncertainty','/blog/how-to-meditate-in-bed','/blog/mindful-eating-journal','/blog/no-excuses-guide-to-meditation','/blog/2019-daily-calm-calendar-2','/blog/-new-thomas-friends-kids-meditations-and-sleep-story','/blog/workplace-anxiety-guide','/blog/be-your-valentine','/blog/year-of-calm','/blog/walking-meditation','/blog/how-to-develop-a-meditation-practice','/blog/the-neuroscience-of-meditation','/blog/april-2023-calm-calendar','/blog/introducing-calm-body','/blog/meditation-for-headache','/blog/april-2021-calm-calendar','/blog/how-calm-users-fit-meditation-into-daily-routine','/blog/happy-international-womans-day','/blog/courageously-meet-your-life-with-julys-mindful-living-calendar','/blog/the-10-greatest-bob-ross-quotes-of-all-time','/blog/the-gift-of-meditation-for-kids-by-mallika-chopra','/blog/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction','/blog/april-2022-calm-calendar','/blog/july-2022-calm-calendar','/blog/september-2022-calm-calendar','/blog/5-simple-ways-to-practice-mindfulness-in-daily-life','/blog/every-workplace-can-have-a-mindfulness-space','/blog/take-care-of-your-mental-health-with-octobers-mindful-living-calendar','/blog/august-2023-calm-calendar','/blog/mindful-eating','/blog/yearofcalm-deepen-your-awareness-6pp7t','/blog/a-weeklong-trip-with-jeff-warren','/blog/what-is-flow-state','/blog/decembers-upcoming-daily-calm-meditations','/blog/deep-meditation','/blog/march-2022-calm-calendar','/blog/how-to-meditate-in-eleven-steps','/blog/how-to-change-habits-mindfully','/blog/june-2021-calm-calendar','/blog/embrace-the-moment','/blog/june-2022-calm-calendar','/blog/the-benefits-of-mindful-eating','/blog/mental-health-awareness-month-jeff-warren','/blog/what-to-focus-on-when-meditating','/blog/dear-2019','/blog/5-ways-to-improve-your-focus-and-productivity','/blog/free-resources','/blog/cultivate-a-sense-of-wonder-this-april','/blog/2020-daily-calm-calendar','/blog/inner-peace','/blog/meditative-state','/blog/a-month-of-loving-kindness','/blog/body-scan','/blog/shift-your-thinking-how-to-handle-a-negative-mind','/blog/october-2022-calm-calendar','/blog/november-2021-calm-calendar','/blog/self-care-holiday-season','/blog/how-to-start-meditating-daily','/blog/december-2021-calm-calendar','/blog/mindfulness-exercises','/blog/march-2021-calm-calendar','/blog/announcing-the-daily-trip','/blog/may-2021-calm-calendar','/blog/february-2023-calm-calendar','/blog/dealing-with-grief','/blog/happiness-does-not-come-from-headstands','/blog/wandering-mind','/blog/meditations-for-pain-and-sleep-by-oren-jay-sofer-available-exclusively-in-the-calm-app','/blog/2021-calm-calendar','/blog/4-ways-to-soften-loneliness','/blog/shinzen-young-develops-meditations-for-pain-performance-anxiety-and-daily-life-available-exclusively-in-the-calm-app','/blog/mindfulness-for-kids','/blog/my-morning-routine','/blog/junes-mindful-living-calendar-is-about-nourishing-relationships','/blog/may-2022-calm-calendar','/blog/february-2021-calm-calendar','/blog/may-2023-calm-calendar','/blog/gratitude-exercises','/blog/two-things-i-did-wrong-when-i-started-meditating']; // Define the HTML snippets var snippetHTML1 = `

What do you find difficult about sleep?

Falling asleepStaying asleepRestless sleepWaking upSomething else

`; // Replace with actual HTML content var snippetHTML2 = `

How does stress show up for you?

AnxietyOverwhelmIrritationAvoidanceAll or none of the above

`; // Replace with actual HTML content var snippetHTML3 = `

How often do you meditate?

RegularlySometimesRarelyNever

`; // Replace with actual HTML content // Function to append HTML and add close functionality function appendHtmlAndAddCloseFunctionality(htmlSnippet, targetClass) { var targetElement = document.querySelector(targetClass); if (targetElement) { targetElement.insertAdjacentHTML('beforebegin', htmlSnippet); var closeButton = targetElement.previousElementSibling.querySelector('.quiz-close'); if (closeButton) { closeButton.addEventListener('click', function(event) { event.preventDefault(); targetElement.previousElementSibling.remove(); }); } } } // Append snippet 1 if (allowedUrlsSnippet1.includes(currentPath)) { appendHtmlAndAddCloseFunctionality(snippetHTML1, '.content'); } else if (allowedUrlsSnippet2.includes(currentPath)) { appendHtmlAndAddCloseFunctionality(snippetHTML2, '.content'); } else if (allowedUrlsSnippet3.includes(currentPath)) { appendHtmlAndAddCloseFunctionality(snippetHTML3, '.content'); } else if (currentPath.includes('journey-redirect')) { let meta = document.createElement('meta') meta.name = 'robots' meta.content = 'noindex' document.head.appendChild(meta) } else { appendHtmlAndAddCloseFunctionality(snippetHTML2, '.content') } // Quiz Flow Tracking Code // Function to extract a specific part of the URL slug function getSlugPart() { var path = window.location.pathname; // Get the pathname of the URL var slug = path.split('/').pop(); // Split the pathname by '/' and get the last part return slug || 'Unknown'; // Return the slug part or 'Unknown' if it's not available } // Function to set UTM parameters on elements with the class 'quiz-link' function setUTMParameters() { var slugPart = getSlugPart(); // Get the specific part of the slug var quizLinks = document.querySelectorAll('.quiz-link'); // Select all elements with the class 'quiz-link' quizLinks.forEach(function(link) { var originalUrl = link.href; var utmParameters = `utm_source=blog&utm_campaign=${encodeURIComponent(slugPart)}&utm_medium=organic`; // UTM parameters with the slug part var separator = originalUrl.includes('?') ? '&' : '?'; // Determine if we need to start with '?' or append with '&' link.href = `${originalUrl}${separator}${utmParameters}`; // Append UTM parameters to the URL }); } setUTMParameters(); // Execute the function when the page loads // Continue reading let cutoffBtn const eventProperties = { page_name: currentPath, calm_user_id: null } const allowedUrls = [] if (allowedUrls.includes(currentPath)) { // Article cutoff const contentWrapperRow = document.querySelector('.blog-item-content .sqs-row'); const contentWrapperCol = contentWrapperRow.querySelector('.sqs-col-12'); const cutoffBtnHtml = `

` if (contentWrapperRow && contentWrapperCol) { contentWrapperCol.classList.add('cutoff') contentWrapperRow.insertAdjacentHTML('beforeend', cutoffBtnHtml); cutoffBtn = contentWrapperRow.querySelector('.cutoff__btn__btn'); cutoffBtn.addEventListener('click', () => { contentWrapperCol.classList.remove('cutoff') cutoffBtn.parentElement.remove() if (typeof amplitude != 'undefined') { amplitude.track('Blog : Continue Reading : Clicked', eventProperties); } }) } } // Paragraphs seen, continue reading button seen const paras = document.querySelectorAll('.blog-item-content p'); const pFirst = paras[0] const pMiddle = paras[Math.round(paras.length / 2)] const pLast = paras[paras.length - 2] const eventStops = { first: false, middle: false, last: false, cutoff: false } function throttle(fn, wait) { var time = Date.now(); return function() { if ((time + wait - Date.now()) < 0) { fn(); time = Date.now(); } } } function isInViewport(element, eventKey) { if (element) { var bounding = element.getBoundingClientRect(); if ( bounding.top >= 0 && bounding.left >= 0 && bounding.right <= (window.innerWidth || document.documentElement.clientWidth) && bounding.bottom <= (window.innerHeight || document.documentElement.clientHeight) && !eventStops[eventKey] ) { eventStops[eventKey] = true return true; } } } const sendEvents = order => { if (order === 'cutoff') { dataLayer.push({'event': 'continue_reading_seen'}) if (typeof amplitude != 'undefined') amplitude.track('Blog : Continue Reading : Seen', eventProperties); } else { dataLayer.push({'event': `${order}_paragraph`}) if (typeof amplitude != 'undefined') amplitude.track(`Blog : Article Scroll : ${capitalizeFirstLetter(order)} Paragraph`, eventProperties); } } const checkParaSendEvent = () => { if (isInViewport(pFirst, 'first')) sendEvents('first'); if (isInViewport(pMiddle, 'middle')) sendEvents('middle'); if (isInViewport(pLast, 'last')) sendEvents('last'); if (isInViewport(cutoffBtn, 'cutoff')) sendEvents('cutoff') } const capitalizeFirstLetter = (string) => { return string.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + string.slice(1); } window.addEventListener('scroll', throttle(checkParaSendEvent, 150)) // Topic Targeted App Audio Track CTAs const ctaToReplace = document.querySelectorAll('img[src*="try-calm-for-free.png"]')[0] const appAudioData = [ { title: 'sleep_quality', html: `

5 tools you need to sleep better tonight

  • Improve your sleep with these science-backed tips
  • From neuroscientist and sleep expert, Dr. Matthew Walker
  • Bite-sized audio lessons for long-term results

Sleep Better

Easy Tips for Better Sleep

Dr. Mathew Walker Neuroscientist and Sleep Expert
  • Don't Try, and Don't Worry! 4 min
  • Your Sleep Type 5 min
  • Sleep and Your Mood 4 min
  • Your Sleep Environment 4 min
  • Sleeping with Your Phone 4 min

Sleep Better

`, urls: ['/blog/vivid-dreams','/blog/how-to-prevent-nightmares','/blog/why-dont-i-remember-my-dreams','/blog/stress-dreams','/blog/waking-up-tired','/blog/how-to-get-more-deep-sleep','/blog/how-to-get-over-jet-lag','/blog/sleep-anxiety','/blog/screen-time-before-bed'] }, { title: 'grounding', html: `

Get grounded in three minutes

  • Calm your body and mind using your breath
  • From former monk and bestselling author, Jay Shetty
  • Short audio practice to help you find balance

Calm Your Mind

Jay Shetty Author, Coach, Former Monk

Calm Your Mind

`, urls: ['/blog/5-4-3-2-1-a-simple-exercise-to-calm-the-mind','/blog/how-to-stop-intrusive-thoughts','/blog/box-breathing','/blog/driving-anxiety','/blog/grounding-techniques','/blog/how-to-stop-overthinking'] }, { title: 'fall_asleep', html: `

Ready to fall asleep with ease tonight?

  • Quiet your mind and body using this guided exercise
  • From mindfulness specialist Chibs Okereke
  • Soothing audio session to unwind into sleep

Get To Sleep

Chibs Okereke Mindfulness Instructor

Get To Sleep

`, urls: ['/blog/racing-thoughts-at-night','/blog/why-do-i-keep-waking-up-at-3am','/blog/breathing-exercises-for-sleep'] }, { title: 'work_stress', html: `

How to beat work stress & burnout like a boss

  • Relieve stress and anxiety quickly during the workday
  • From stress and burnout specialist, Chibs Okereke
  • Short exercises to help you find your calm

Take a Break

Quick Breaks

Chibs Okereke Mindfulness Instructor
  • Managing Overwhelm 5 min
  • 60 Second Reboot 1 min
  • Step Away From the Computer 4 min
  • Let's Unplug 4 min

Take a Break

`, urls: ['/blog/how-to-recover-from-burnout','/blog/beat-burnout','/blog/sunday-scaries'] }, { title: 'sleep_sounds', html: `

The music you need for better sleep

  • Get more restful sleep with delta wave music
  • Produced with Binaural Beats, scientifically shown to enhance sleep
  • 8 hours of music for deep sleep

Get Deep Sleep

Delta Waves for Deep Sleep

Curated by experts at Calm
  • Halting Thoughts (Delta 145 Hz - 147 Hz) 60 min
  • Slow Release (Delta Binaural) 60 min
  • Careful Mind (Delta 83 Hz - 84 Hz) 60 min
  • Calm Body (Delta Binaural) 59 min

Get Deep Sleep

`, urls: ['/blog/what-is-green-noise','/blog/sounds-to-help-you-sleep','/blog/best-music-to-fall-asleep-to'] }, { title: 'anxiety', html: `

The 11 anti-anxiety tools you need in your life

  • Relieve anxiety with these game-changing tools
  • From clinical psychologist & online educator, Dr. Julie Smith
  • Bite-sized audio sessions for long-term relief

Overcome Anxiety

Overcome Stress and Anxiety

Dr. Julie Smith Clinical Psychologist and Educator
  • Calm Your Heart with Deeper Breaths 3 min
  • Challenge Your Negative Thoughts 4 min
  • Guided Breathing to Release Tension 10 min
  • Distance Yourself From Anxious Thoughts 5 min
  • Create Emotional Safety 4 min

Overcome Anxiety

`, urls: ['/blog/panic-attack-vs-anxiety-attack','/blog/how-to-calm-anxiety-attack','/blog/breathing-exercises-for-anxiety','/blog/feeling-anxious-for-no-reason','/blog/flight-anxiety-tips','/blog/affirmations-for-anxiety'] }, { title: 'relationships', html: `

How to cultivate happier and healthier relationships

  • Strengthen your connections (even during conflict)
  • From the Head of Mindfulness at Calm
  • 12 audio sessions to create lasting change

Improve Your Relationships

Relationships with Others Series

Tamara Levitt Head of Mindfulness at Calm
  • Nurturing Relationships 10 min
  • Holding Space 10 min
  • Listening 10 min
  • Boundaries 10 min
  • Empathy 10 min

Improve Your Relationships

`, urls: ['/blog/how-to-overcome-social-anxiety','/blog/questions-to-ask-to-get-to-know-someone','/blog/taking-a-break-in-a-relationship','/blog/anxiety-in-relationships','/blog/long-distance-relationship','/blog/emotional-connection','/blog/first-date-nerves'] } ] appAudioData.forEach(instance => { if (instance.urls.includes(currentPath) && ctaToReplace) { const ctaToReplaceWrapper = ctaToReplace.closest('.sqs-row') if (ctaToReplaceWrapper) { ctaToReplaceWrapper.insertAdjacentHTML('beforebegin', instance.html) ctaToReplaceWrapper.remove() } return } })}); // Audio Sample Functionality Codewindow.onload = function() { // Replace 'audioFileURL' with the direct link to your audio file const audioFileURL = 'https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57b5ef68c534a5cc06edc769/t/65a78d86aa34af6af3428203/1705479566073/SLEP_0184_DreamWithMe_EN_2CH_MK_20230802_HomepageCutdown.mp3/original/SLEP_0184_DreamWithMe_EN_2CH_MK_20230802_HomepageCutdown.mp3'; // Getting the play/pause button by its ID and icons by their IDs const playPauseButton = document.getElementById('harry-styles-sleep-story-play-pause-button'); const playIcon = document.getElementById('harry-styles-sleep-story-play-icon'); const pauseIcon = document.getElementById('harry-styles-sleep-story-pause-icon'); // Check if elements exist if (playPauseButton && playIcon && pauseIcon) { // Initially hide the pause icon pauseIcon.style.display = 'none'; // Creating the audio object const audio = new Audio(audioFileURL); // Event listener for play/pause button playPauseButton.addEventListener('click', function() { if (audio.paused) { audio.play(); playIcon.style.display = 'none'; pauseIcon.style.display = 'block'; } else { audio.pause(); playIcon.style.display = 'block'; pauseIcon.style.display = 'none'; } }); // Dispatch the custom event after the player is ready let e = new Event("amplitudeaudioloaded"); document.dispatchEvent(e); }};

overthinkingcognitive distortions

Calm Editorial Team

How to stop overthinking everything, always — Calm Blog (2024)
Top Articles
How 1Password is designed to keep your data safe, even in the event of a breach | 1Password
Google L7 Program Manager Salary | $381K-$586K+ | Levels.fyi
3 Tick Granite Osrs
jazmen00 x & jazmen00 mega| Discover
Www.fresno.courts.ca.gov
PRISMA Technik 7-10 Baden-Württemberg
Caroline Cps.powerschool.com
DENVER Überwachungskamera IOC-221, IP, WLAN, außen | 580950
5 Bijwerkingen van zwemmen in een zwembad met te veel chloor - Bereik uw gezondheidsdoelen met praktische hulpmiddelen voor eten en fitness, deskundige bronnen en een betrokken gemeenschap.
RuneScape guide: Capsarius soul farming made easy
Ribbit Woodbine
4Chan Louisville
Shuiby aslam - ForeverMissed.com Online Memorials
Seattle Rpz
104 Whiley Road Lancaster Ohio
Non Sequitur
Uc Santa Cruz Events
Midlife Crisis F95Zone
Mani Pedi Walk Ins Near Me
Jenn Pellegrino Photos
Unterwegs im autonomen Freightliner Cascadia: Finger weg, jetzt fahre ich!
Whitefish Bay Calendar
Danforth's Port Jefferson
EASYfelt Plafondeiland
Culver's.comsummerofsmiles
100 Gorgeous Princess Names: With Inspiring Meanings
Tripcheck Oregon Map
Ff14 Laws Order
Napa Autocare Locator
Wasmo Link Telegram
Bernie Platt, former Cherry Hill mayor and funeral home magnate, has died at 90
Fridley Tsa Precheck
24 slang words teens and Gen Zers are using in 2020, and what they really mean
Craigslist Car For Sale By Owner
Go Upstate Mugshots Gaffney Sc
PruittHealth hiring Certified Nursing Assistant - Third Shift in Augusta, GA | LinkedIn
Samantha Lyne Wikipedia
Mcalister's Deli Warrington Reviews
Amc.santa Anita
Shipping Container Storage Containers 40'HCs - general for sale - by dealer - craigslist
Silicone Spray Advance Auto
26 Best & Fun Things to Do in Saginaw (MI)
Playboi Carti Heardle
Suppress Spell Damage Poe
Quest Diagnostics Mt Morris Appointment
Unpleasant Realities Nyt
Goosetown Communications Guilford Ct
M Life Insider
The Goshen News Obituary
Tamilblasters.wu
Inloggen bij AH Sam - E-Overheid
San Pedro Sula To Miami Google Flights
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Aracelis Kilback

Last Updated:

Views: 5887

Rating: 4.3 / 5 (64 voted)

Reviews: 95% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Aracelis Kilback

Birthday: 1994-11-22

Address: Apt. 895 30151 Green Plain, Lake Mariela, RI 98141

Phone: +5992291857476

Job: Legal Officer

Hobby: LARPing, role-playing games, Slacklining, Reading, Inline skating, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Dance

Introduction: My name is Aracelis Kilback, I am a nice, gentle, agreeable, joyous, attractive, combative, gifted person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.