How do I stop thinking about hypothetical situations?

In my experience you start focusing on what you have in front of you right now. Mourn it, do whatever you have to, but accept it for what it is. Then decide what you want, what outcomes do you want, and how do you want to feel? You focus on that. It sounds a lot easier than it is, because it means being conscious of your negative thinking patterns and combatting it with a positive alternative "No matter what 'could' happen, you're going to work toward manifesting your desired life - and nothing can deter you from that"

Know about the inevitable and reality. Thinking on the "what if" stance isn't a bad thing, but it can really work you up about things. Nothing wrong with thinking about all your options, but after a point, it gets to become less of a what if and more of likely happening. Just keep your mind on the open minded side but don't be stuck on one thing.

Overthinking means the heart is closed. The more open we become to the situation, the thinking slows down. Why? Because hypothetical thinking is just emphasized by how much we aren't allowing ourselves to welcome whatever is here now, whether we like or not. We were and never will be able to control thoughts because we never decided to put them there in the first place. They're just projections that pop up spontaneously, and work like an extension of our feelings. Whatever we're not addressing, the thoughts usually amplify that part to let you know how much you've been avoiding dealing with certain things.

Take deen breaths calm down look at the current place you are in and think about now by just staying focused on now if it's hard then try for focusing for a little while and then broden your attention span.

I generally use what I call the "over-rationalization" tecnique. Whenever I catch myself thinking about hypothetical situations, I make a list of them, from the most possible to the least. Then I give each of them a percentage, by asking myself "How many possibilities are there that this is actually how it will go?". The percentages are usually very low, for obvious reasons. It may seem a bit extreme, but it really helps grounding me, and it has saved me from a couple panic attacks in the past!

you have to realize the difference between reality and thoughts about what if... you have to let things happen. Focusing on the what if can tear you apart so some things to do to help could be making a pro and con list and find out what things you could do to proactive about the situation

To stop thinking about hypothetical situations you need to be active on what and why you are thinking that way. It helps to recognize when you are thinking anxiously, to when you are thinking carefully. They are very different.

Get your mind busy... Practice a sport that should help... Get your mind busy... Practice a sport that should help...

If they are negative situationso, I tell myself that could go positively and I try to think of way that it could go well.

1) By shifting your thoughts to real ones. Yes you'll get frequently diverted cause you're trying to focus. Initially its difficult but after practice you'll get better. (And be harsh on yourself) 2) indulge yourself in physical activities more. Like do hands on stuff then just reading them. Get more practical than theoretical. 3) try to focus on your breath!!!