How can I stop thinking about the future?

Thinking about the future can be good. It's good to plan ahead and think a bout what you want to or are going to do next. However, if you can only always think about the future, I'd try focusing on the small things around you. That can open up your brain into what's happening right now, in the present.

Worrying about the future seems to be linked to thinking you can´t handle it. Know that you overcame great hurdens in the past and that you are absolutely able to face the unknown even with limited knowledge. Trust your inner ability to have the strength and the right skills at the right moment. You will see, that the more you trust and center in yourself, the more you will be able to access the skills you have already inside of you to be successful in any given moment. That doesn´t mean you won´t make mistakes, but you will feel like you had more options when you were fully present instead of reacting in your automatic ways.

You stop thinking about the future by focusing on the present. Think about all the amazing things you did. Think about what a great day it was today. Think about making yourself the best you can be, and the best you want to be in the moment. Take each day one by one, and cherish each individual moment. After all, the greatest gift in life is the "present".

only thinking about your future won't solve anything. you have to live the present to the fullest in order to shape your future,instead of wasting your present by worrying about the future :)

Thinking about the future can be a scary idea. With so many possibilities and lots being left unknown, it can cause a lot of worry and unnecessary stress. I would suggest thinking about what you have now and what you are greatful for each day. These are the things that matter most to you as it's what you are able to influence and change for the better right now. The future cannot be written and if you feel as though you can;t change your future it's because you can't. But today, you can make a change. It may take time, it mat take a few weeks, but if you are acting on your issues now rather than thinking of the consequences they have in the future, you will have the clarity of mind you desire. Keep yourself busy, focus on what you have and what makes you happy right now as it's natural for change to occur, but that's in the future, not today :)

Thinking about what can happen in the future is pointless since you will never know whats going to actually happen since you are not even there yet to know.

Realise the fact that our future is not entirely in our hands....certain things are out of our control...admit it and move on..why worry about the future that we are not sure about and ruin our wonderful present.....we can do lots of good things in present instead of worrying and this will automatically brighten your future....believe me its true...so focus on your present...every moment of it...

To stop thinking about the future try with practicing mindfulness! Focus on the present moment and every time you catch yourself thinking about the future, focus your mind on what you are doing in the present moment. Mindfulness is to be practiced just as when we exercise our muscles! Doing yoga and meditation can also be helpful, because they both emphasize the importance of breathing, and learning how to breathe well is so important for staying focused and being less anxious. Remember that breathing is the only physiological process we CAN actually modify consciously! Isn't that amazing?! So...keep calm and practice mindfulness! :)

I think we all tend to get blinded by what is in front of us and to overthink it. What most of the time turns out to be a little thing. To stop thinking about the future is for me to realize that a lot of things are out of my control anyway. And to worry about things that are out of my control seems to be a waste of time. Time that can be spent on more positive thinking and self-development for example. I had too many times in my life that I worried about the future, and later looking back and think to myself: Why did I ever bother to worry about this or that.

Thinking about everyday small deeds of pleasant feeling is a good way to start. We can shift from thinking to the future by thinking to the present. We can meditate, relax, calm down and mostly: see the good as it should be in our lives.