Let’s just say, neither of us missed out when competitiveness was handed out. So far all I have to say is this: even if you could objectively "watch" your thoughts, it may not necessarily help. Remember, I just let my body and mind do what they want. So, I came to a rather odd decision that I was going to “stop thinking and just do it”. It stops us from experiencing the world in an immediate way.

The daydreaming state can also be a kind of "cauldron of But in the main, involuntary thought-chatter has more negative than positive effects. When my brother and I get together, we find it hard to resist the lure of the ping pong table. So the secret of managing your mind is to stop trying to manage your mind! So, the other day, I was thinking, I just have to do it. DO it. That is definitely my situation and I find it amusing to see that many other commenrs fit this situation. wikiHow is a “wiki,” similar to Wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are co-written by multiple authors. Not thinking is not something that can be done actively. Awareness of the addiction is the first step out of it. How do I stop thinking about things I have said or done in the past and now regret?

Share your wisdom and experience with your sister, but understand that she's her own person and will have to figure some things out on her own.

Namaste.Thank you for your insight. This should provide a bit of distance between your frantic thoughts and your present moment. Thanks!This article is very true and has helped me to realize that indeed if i don't give attention to my thoughts, they lose their power over me, and i become free. See if you can experience a clear, empty mind, with no impressions or associations running through it. Try to focus more on action than thought. Keep busy. And, sometimes, you get a shot that you can put away. After a while, it makes us feel uncomfortable and gives rise to an impulse to immerse our attention externally in order to escape it. Having water as a routine will keep you more calm generally. To stop thinking too much, try exercising whenever you're overthinking something, which can help take your mind off whatever it is you're thinking about. Finley, I know my situation is confusing, but I hope I at least outlined it.

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