As someone with OCD and anxiety, I am no stranger to overthinking and trying to escape the roller coaster of thoughts. Sometimes, all it takes to turn off the negative energy is to refocus your mind. This list is for my over-thinkers…

10 Things to Think About Instead of What’s Bothering You

• Think about five things you’re so grateful for…a roof over your head, a favorite sweater, your friends and family.
• Think about your favorite movie and the characters that made you fall in love with it. What do you love about the movie? Who’s your favorite actor in the movie?
• Think about your “perfect” day. What does your ideal day look like? Take a moment to think about it and plan for that day. Does your perfect day take you to the park with a book? Or, on a day trip to the city?
• Think about a recipe you love to make. Make a mental list of the ingredients in the recipe.
• Think about one thing you want to achieve this month. Do you want to take up a new hobby or declutter your closet?
• Think about something you love about yourself. This can be your sense of humor, a physical trait, or your strength.
• Think about a favorite childhood activity. What was it? Why did you love it so much? How can you tie that into your adult life?
• Think about a person you admire and look up to. What traits of theirs do you think highly of?
• Think about the weather. What’s the weather like today? What’s your favorite kind of weather?
• Think about a small, attainable project you can plan for. Maybe there’s a small home project you can tackle on your own such as painting a room or redecorating your bedroom. Or, maybe there’s a craft project you’ve been dying to do.

Whenever you’re having a rough day, take a moment to read this list. Remember, we are always capable of changing our state of mind.

Xo