How to Stop Anxiety and Overthinking

Anxiety (defined by Word Web dictionary) “is a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic”. “Anxiousness is a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune”. There are many “unpleasant” ways to define anxiety but it is simple to remember this; anxiety means worries that are usually accompanied by unfortunate circumstances. Overthinking usually happens when one isn’t as fulfilled as expected; when a failure occurs but often times, we are blindfolded by the bitter truths of life. We oftentimes get very comfortable with blaming things on what’s not real. I am of the belief that overthinking is caused by not taking enough action and effort required to see expected results. This often happens: When we give up too soon, When we lose focus, When we are not just ready to make it work, When we don’t bel