By Kathryn Gardner
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July 2, 2024
When your mind races, you feel tense and overwhelmed, it may be from overthinking . Let's take a look together at the causes of anxiety and overthinking and how to manage it today! I was sitting on the couch and I could feel that I was getting more and more annoyed. Every time one of the kids asked a question or needed something, I felt irritated. I snapped, "What do you need now?" Ouch! I was immediately flooded with mom-guilt. What is wrong with me? Why am I so on edge? The answer (after lots of self reflection) - I am anxious and overthinking! My mental Inbox was full, and I was thinking on HIGH speed, which needed my full attention. With each interruption and request, I felt my boundaries being crowded and I could not finish what my brain needed to do. I got more aggravated with the Incomplete feeling. I realized it was my desire to feel calm and have a quiet mind again. Let's explore this!