Does it feel like your mind is overloading right now?
A cognitive behavioral therapist shares how to stop racing thoughts in their tracks.
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That obviously isnt an optionwho can rest during a revolution?but knowing how to stop racing thoughtsisextremely useful.
But thats not the only way to keep a runaway brain in check.
Here are 3 strategies to try, according to a licensed therapist.
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That way we can relax, fall asleep, and easily remind ourselves about them in the morning.
I can touch my laptop, the table, my knee, and my tote bag.
I can hear birds, the wind, and the cars passing by.
I can smell my coffee and the hair bleach I never fully washed out.
And I can taste the aforementioned coffee, which honestly is a little stale.
So its not totally surprising that it can also help you refocus your racing mind.
Breathing exercises can help to slow down your reactivity in the moment, says Dr. Breathwork doesnt have to be complicated, she adds.
Simply shift your attention to your breath as you slowly and fully inhale, pause, and exhale.
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