How do I stop over thinking at night?

Over thinking can be really difficult, especially if you feel like you're jumping to conclusions and end up being right about how you're feeling. It can be worse at night for some people as you tend to be along with your thoughts, giving you more time to think and worry about things. Maybe getting into a routine at night could help you relax more, you could also tell yourself that you're not going to worry and you're going focus on yourself. It is important to remember that there's only so much worrying a person can take in a day. Getting into a routine helps you to ease into your sleep, making it less stressful for you and decreasing the anxiety caused by overthinking.

Personally, I struggle loads with overthinking. I'm normally ok during the day, but as soon as night time comes it's like an overload. At first, I would stay up so late that I was too tired to think, which was definitely not the thing to do. It lead to me crashing during the day because I was so tired, emotionally and physically. Over time I worked out a strategy that worked for me. I have to have tea every night before bed and write everything down. I struggled loads with the writing part to start but over time it got better. On a really bad night, I write everything down that crosses my head, and it might take hours and hours but by the end, I can get to sleep. Overall I think that it's trial and error and that what works for me might not work for you. :)

I think about the next day and what I have planned. I sit and think about all the things I have achieved with my life and the goals that I want to reach eventually. My mind likes to wander so I understand how hard it can be but I believe that if you focus on the good in your life then you should be able to overcome anything you want to and you should be able to stop overthinking at night. As hard as it may sound, I believe that it does work and it is worth a try.

Overthinking is very tough to overcome, especially at night when you can't fall asleep. Even though it is hard to stop overthinking completely it gets easier over time. I find it very helpful to read before bed. This way by the time I want to fall asleep, I am thinking about what I was reading and the story instead of overthinking. You could also try watching a show or listening to a podcast or audiobook if reading is not for you. I also like to listen to music as I fall asleep. Finding or creating a soothing playlist can be very helpful to create a calming atmosphere for sleep. If all else fails, try your favorite activity to relax. Make a cup of tea, wash your face, journal. Try to relax your mind. Many also find that meditation is very helpful in combatting anxiety at night.

Make sure that you are actually tired when you go to bed, because if you have a maladjusted sleep schedule or aren't active much during the day then your mind isn't tired yet. Eliminate all light in your room, and avoid screens before bed. When you get stuck on a thought while trying to sleep, accept that there is nothing you can do about it right now and release it. Visualization techniques work well for this too, I like to imagine the problem as a piece of paper that I write down what's bothering me on it then fold it into a plane and throw it away from me.

Overthinking can be very disturbing since it just leads to negative thoughts. Knowing that one overthinks and wanting to stop it is a step forward one takes in growing emotionally. Overthinking may seem difficult to stop but remember, changes take time, habits don't change overnight. However we should not lose hope and celebrate each step we take which only motivate us more. Whenever you find yourself overthinking, write down the thoughts on a sheet of paper, against those thoughts write down the probability of those things actually taking place. It takes places when the mind doesn't not have any facts, once you have nothing to write against your thoughts, you would not want to think about it again. Adding to this, meditation before sleeping can you help free your mind of the negativity. Meditate for about 15 minutes every night before sleeping and avoiding the use phone and you will find yourself in a calmer state.

Personally, I like to find a podcast that tells a story and I try to hyper focus on the details of that story. This helps me to focus on other thoughts than ones that will causes me worry. I would also advise to leave your bed and do something boring until you feel sleepy or calm. Laying in your bed while overthinking or having trouble sleeping can actually make it harder to fall asleep because your body then associates your bed with activities other than sleeping. Finding a way to distract yourself outside of bed can change that association.

This may not work for everyone, but what I find works best for me is turning electronics off, and listening to a guided meditation to fall asleep to. It allows both mind and body to calm down, and it reminds us that we can set aside 10 minutes to not focus on our worries, anxieties and fears--they'll be there once we're finished meditating, so in the meantime we'll allow ourselves just this set time to find some peace. Often this set time is enough to calm us and our minds down to sleep at night. Give it a try and hope it helps!

Physixal exercise can work as anxiety reducer but make sure you do it few hours before bed.Try relaxation exercises, listening to music or take, warm bath. Do not watch thriller series or disturbing contents.Try writing down what is worrying you, whats going on your mind or how your day was. You need not maintain a dairy or journal. Just take a piece of paper and write it down. Try some mental exercises like mental maths, rephrase the crossword etc. Do not play video games or mobile games like candy crush. Try to stay away from your mobile devices. Focus on your pre sleep routine. Wearing fresh clothes, making your bed, closing your curtains etc.

I like to engage in a routine before bedtime. I pick up the area around my bed because it makes me feel more relaxed when I’m falling asleep, I prepare for the following day by picking out my clothes and setting aside what I’ll need so it’s easy to grab in the morning, and then I journal about my day. I like to include a list of what I’ve accomplished for the day - even if it’s just brushing my teeth. If I’m over-thinking, I’ll write about my anxiety. I also like listening to guides meditations and going for walks at night.