Lezione 1
What Is Overthinking?
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Today, we aim to explore the concept of overthinking, identify its common patterns, and comprehend how it affects our everyday lives.
The theory for this section explains that overthinking typically consists of continuous, unhelpful thoughts about past or future events. It is driven by negative emotions such as anxiety or regret, leading to stress, paralysis, or skewed viewpoints.
Lezione 2
Break The Illusion Of Control
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In our previous session, we delved into the nature of overthinking, its mechanisms, and its effects on your mental and emotional health.
Today, our goal is to escape the trap of perceived control and learn methods to spot and halt unproductive cycles of thought.
The theory for today's discussion suggests that overthinking is frequently rooted in the brain's default network, which misleadingly implies that we can control outcomes. By consciously identifying and naming these thoughts, you can diminish their influence and curb the tendency to overthink.
Lezione 3
Interrupt The Emotional Cascade
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Last time, we discussed how overthinking fosters a false sense of control and how recognizing and naming thoughts can help you escape from repetitive mental cycles.
Today, we aim to grasp how escalating emotions intensify overthinking and discover strategies for refocusing on the emotions behind your thoughts to restore both clarity and peace.
The theory for this session indicates that overthinking typically serves as a diversion from distressing emotions. By identifying thoughts as manifestations of deeper feelings and tackling the emotional buildup, you can interrupt this cycle and take back control over your responses.
Lezione 4
Learn To Calm Yourself Down
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In our previous session, we delved into how emotional cascades contribute to overthinking and how recognizing and naming these thoughts and feelings can help break the cycle.
Today, we're focusing on acquiring practical methods to soothe overwhelming emotions and ground ourselves in the current moment.
The theory for this section suggests that overthinking frequently serves as a method of evasion, and that calming the body through deliberate techniques such as cyclic sighing or physical exercises can help reestablish equilibrium and disrupt persistent mental patterns.
Lezione 5
Name And Tame Your Emotions
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In our previous session, we explored how soothing the body can aid in halting overthinking and clearing the mind.
Today, our focus is on enhancing your emotional awareness and employing accurate labeling to better control your feelings and responses.
The theory for this section posits that emotions are formed by the brain and can be influenced through deliberate actions such as broadening your emotional vocabulary and reclassifying emotions to diminish their impact.
Lezione 6
Practice Mindfulness To Soothe Yourself And Focus Your Mind Quickly
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In our previous session, we discussed how precise identification and reclassification of emotions can liberate us from overthinking and enhance emotional transparency.
Today, we aim to practice mindfulness strategies that relax the mind, facilitate a clearer perception, and nurture self-compassion.
The theory for this section highlights that mindfulness introduces a separation between you and your thoughts, allowing you to witness them impartially. This break in the cycle interrupts overthinking and alleviates emotional turmoil.
Lezione 7
Use Gratitude To Alter Your Thinking
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In our previous session, we engaged in mindfulness exercises to distance ourselves from our thoughts and foster self-compassion, enhancing our emotional clarity.
Today, our focus will be on employing gratitude to transform our thinking patterns, nurture a positive outlook, and disrupt the cycle of overthinking.
The theory for this section explains that gratitude shifts our focus from negative to positive aspects of our lives, thereby building emotional resilience and clarity.
Lezione 8
Use Cognitive Restructuring To Clarify Your Thoughts
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In the last session, we explored how gratitude can alter your thinking by shifting focus from negativity to positivity, helping you break cycles of overthinking.
Today’s objective is to learn how to challenge and reframe unhelpful thoughts using cognitive restructuring, a method for developing more balanced and adaptive beliefs.
The theory for this section states that thoughts, while automatic, can often be distorted. By questioning these thoughts and replacing them with accurate interpretations, you can reduce emotional distress and overthinking.
Lezione 9
Learn How To Solve Problems More Effectively Than Before
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In our previous session, we explored how cognitive restructuring can aid in clarifying and correcting distorted thoughts, paving the way for the development of healthier beliefs.
Today, our goal is to direct your thought processes toward actionable problem-solving strategies, thereby disrupting the cycle of overthinking and identifying tangible solutions.
The theory for this section highlights that effective problem-solving can alleviate stress by centering on practical, achievable objectives. Conversely, counterproductive methods such as rumination can intensify overthinking.
Lezione 10
Cultivate Positivity
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In our previous session, we tackled effective problem-solving techniques and discussed methods such as cognitive restructuring and the DEAR MAN framework to manage interpersonal difficulties and halt overthinking loops.
Today, we aim to develop methods for cultivating a positive mindset by stopping downward spirals and encouraging upward ones, thereby building a consistent state of well-being.
The theory for this section explains that the brain cannot focus on positive and negative thoughts at the same time. By deliberately shifting your focus to positive aspects through specific practices, you can break the pattern of overthinking and initiate positive cycles that enhance your mental and emotional health.
