Overthinking and anxiety can feel like being stuck in a mental loop that’s hard to escape. Thoughts may race ahead into the future, dredge up the past or latch onto “what if” scenarios that may never happen. This mental chatter can be exhausting, overwhelming and even paralyzing. Fortunately, there are practical strategies that can help manage these experiences and bring a sense of calm and control back into daily life.
The goal isn’t to completely silence the mind—because that’s not realistic. Rather, the goal is to shift from being consumed by thoughts to becoming more present and intentional. Here are proven strategies that anyone can use to reduce overthinking and ease anxiety.
By Edward Griffin MBA, MS, MLS(ASCP)SBB, CLS, CQA(ASQ), PMP, Contributing Writer
May 2025
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