How to detach from overthinking

Do you ever feel like your mind just won't shut off? You replay conversations, imagine worst-case scenarios, or obsess over decisions long after they've been made. That's the exhausting cycle of overthinking - and if it feels familiar, you're not alone. Overthinking is like a mental treadmill. You're working hard but going nowhere. It can drain your energy, amplify anxiety, and keep you stuck in a loop of doubt and fear. But the good news is this: you can learn to detach from overthinking and cultivate inner calm. It takes time, awareness, and patience, but step by step, you can build a different relationship with your mind. Overthinking is often confused with being thoughtful or thorough. But true reflection is purposeful and forward-moving, overthinking is repetitive, negative, and paralyzing. There's a point where productive thought ends and destructive rumination begins. Most of us cross that line more often than we realize. The mental noise becomes so co...