I can’t stop. Like, why though? I would definitely say I’m on the extreme end of the spectrum here (friends, family…chime in here lol)
For me it has definitely gotten worse with age (& kids!) Do you ever just sit and start spinning scenarios in your head until you wind up thinking that by letting your child go to school with no hat that he will end up in foster care after other mothers witness the “abuse” and report you? Or that because the expiration date on the milk is tomorrow, now your kids stomachs are probably upset so you up their probiotic and order a new bag because you CANNOT run out, what kind of mother would that make you?
Or worry that you should replace your mailbox, not because there’s actually anything wrong with it, but it doesn’t really match the others in your subdivision? I. Overthink. Everything.
It is so exhausting, guys. I can consciously tell myself that it’s silly, that I should take a deep breath and not give it anymore of my energy. But, nope. Keep on keeping on over here.
I know I can’t be alone. And I also know, because my therapist tells me, that everything I do and feel is for reason. But, c’mon!! So I need to reign this in, y’all.
What are some tips and tricks you have found that work (or even just lessen) your tendency to overthink? Throw them alllll at me! My Grandma says I need to meditate…HOW?! I can’t imagine being able to turn my brain off! Also, kids. Couple of boys. Not likely, as my projected alone time daily is the 3 minutes after they fall asleep until I do. Ha!
Here’s a picture of their cute little faces, anyway!
Sprouting Grace 