Ep. 86 Understanding the 4 Causes of Overthinking To Reduce Your Anxiety & Increase Calm
09/19/24 • 9 min
Ep. 86 Understanding the 4 Causes of Overthinking To Reduce Your Anxiety & Increase Calm
Do you find yourself trapped in overthinking, draining your energy, disrupting your mental clarity, and leaving you anxious?
Overthinking affects many of us, especially when faced with stress or uncertainty. In this episode, MJ Murray Vachon, LCSW, explains the four main causes of overthinking and how understanding these triggers can help reduce anxiety and increase your sense of calm.
In this episode you will learn the 4 Main Causes of Overthinking:
1. Fear of the Future: Overthinking often stems from anxiety about uncertain outcomes, like job security or health concerns.
2.Perfectionism:High expectations and fear of failure can fuel excessive rumination, depriving you of joy and calm.
3.Past Regrets: Unresolved disappointment and self-blame can lead to dwelling on what could have been.
4.Too Many Choices: Being overwhelmed by everyday decisions can cause mental fatigue and indecision.
MJ shares actionable insights on how to address these underlying causes by tending to your emotions and calming your mind, helping you break free from the cycle of overthinking.
Tune in to learn how to recognize the causes of overthinking and apply these strategies to bring more peace and focus into your life.
Listen to Ep.85 5 Easy & Effective Steps to Stop Overthinking, Now! or
check out attached one pager on what our mind looks! https://mjmurrayvachon.com/podcast-1/ or listen to Ep. 1 What is Mental Wellness?
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About the Host:
MJ Murray Vachon LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 48,000 hours of therapy sessions and 31 years of experience teaching her Mental Wellness curriculum, Inner Challenge. Four years ago she overcame her fear of technology to create a podcast that integrated her vast clinical experience and practical wisdom of cultivating mental wellness using the latest information from neuroscience. MJ was Social Worker of the Year in 2011 for Region 2/IN.
Creating Midlife Calm is a podcast designed to guide you through the challenges of midlife, tackling issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, feeling unworthy, procrastination, and isolation, while offering strategies for improving relationships, family support, emotional wellbeing, mental wellness, and parenting, with a focus on mindfulness, stress management, coping skills, and personal growth to stop rumination, overthinking, and increase confidence through self-care, emotional healing, and mental health support.
Ep. 86 Understanding the 4 Causes of Overthinking To Reduce Your Anxiety & Increase Calm
Do you find yourself trapped in overthinking, draining your energy, disrupting your mental clarity, and leaving you anxious?
Overthinking affects many of us, especially when faced with stress or uncertainty. In this episode, MJ Murray Vachon, LCSW, explains the four main causes of overthinking and how understanding these triggers can help reduce anxiety and increase your sense of calm.
In this episode you will learn the 4 Main Causes of Overthinking:
1. Fear of the Future: Overthinking often stems from anxiety about uncertain outcomes, like job security or health concerns.
2.Perfectionism:High expectations and fear of failure can fuel excessive rumination, depriving you of joy and calm.
3.Past Regrets: Unresolved disappointment and self-blame can lead to dwelling on what could have been.
4.Too Many Choices: Being overwhelmed by everyday decisions can cause mental fatigue and indecision.
MJ shares actionable insights on how to address these underlying causes by tending to your emotions and calming your mind, helping you break free from the cycle of overthinking.
Tune in to learn how to recognize the causes of overthinking and apply these strategies to bring more peace and focus into your life.
Listen to Ep.85 5 Easy & Effective Steps to Stop Overthinking, Now! or
check out attached one pager on what our mind looks! https://mjmurrayvachon.com/podcast-1/ or listen to Ep. 1 What is Mental Wellness?
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About the Host:
MJ Murray Vachon LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 48,000 hours of therapy sessions and 31 years of experience teaching her Mental Wellness curriculum, Inner Challenge. Four years ago she overcame her fear of technology to create a podcast that integrated her vast clinical experience and practical wisdom of cultivating mental wellness using the latest information from neuroscience. MJ was Social Worker of the Year in 2011 for Region 2/IN.
Creating Midlife Calm is a podcast designed to guide you through the challenges of midlife, tackling issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, feeling unworthy, procrastination, and isolation, while offering strategies for improving relationships, family support, emotional wellbeing, mental wellness, and parenting, with a focus on mindfulness, stress management, coping skills, and personal growth to stop rumination, overthinking, and increase confidence through self-care, emotional healing, and mental health support.
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Ep. 85 5 Easy & Effective Steps to Stop Overthinking, Now!
Ep. 85 5 Easy & Effective Steps to Stop Over Thinking, Now!
Do you ever feel trapped in a never-ending cycle of worry and anxiety, unable to shut off your mind?"
Overthinking is an issue many of us face, especially during times of stress or uncertainty. It can rob us of peace, ruin our sleep, and harm our relationships. In this episode, MJ Murray Vachon LCSW introduces a five-step process to help you reduce overthinking, making room for more calm and clarity in your life.
In this episode you will learn:
1. How to befriend your overthinking rather than fighting it, leading to more self-compassion and inner peace.
2. Learn simple yet effective strategies to calm your body and mind during moments of intense overthinking.
3. Gain practical tools that will help you shift from endless worry to focusing on joyful and productive activities.
Listen to this episode now and start implementing these five easy steps to stop overthinking and create more calm in your life today!
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About the Host:
MJ Murray Vachon LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 48,000 hours of therapy sessions and 31 years of experience teaching her Mental Wellness curriculum, Inner Challenge. Four years ago she overcame her fear of technology to create a podcast that integrated her vast clinical experience and practical wisdom of cultivating mental wellness using the latest information from neuroscience. MJ was Social Worker of the Year in 2011 for Region 2/IN.
Creating Midlife Calm is a podcast designed to guide you through the challenges of midlife, tackling issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, feeling unworthy, procrastination, and isolation, while offering strategies for improving relationships, family support, emotional wellbeing, mental wellness, and parenting, with a focus on mindfulness, stress management, coping skills, and personal growth to stop rumination, overthinking, and increase confidence through self-care, emotional healing, and mental health support.
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Ep. 87 Instantly Reduce Household Stress and Create Calm with THIS Surprising Chore-Sharing Game!
Are household chores turning into a battleground at your home? Discover the fun and effective game that could bring peace to your chore wars!"
In this episode of Creating Midlife Calm, we dive into the common struggle of uneven chore distribution in households. If you're tired of feeling frustrated while doing the lion's share of housework or find yourself constantly nagging about chores, this episode offers a fresh approach to creating balance. By introducing a game-based method, we explore how you can foster a more equitable and cooperative environment at home, leading to less stress and better relationships."
In this episode you will:
1. Learn how to turn chore disagreements into a fun and productive game that encourages participation from all family members.
2. Understand the surprising impact that uneven chore distribution can have on relationships and how to address it.
3. Discover practical strategies for sharing household responsibilities that align with everyone's preferences and abilities, including tips on accountability.
Hit play now to transform chore conflict into chore cooperation and bring harmony back to your household—it's time to say goodbye to the stress of uneven chores!"
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About the Host:
MJ Murray Vachon LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 48,000 hours of therapy sessions and 31 years of experience teaching her Mental Wellness curriculum, Inner Challenge. Four years ago she overcame her fear of technology to create a podcast that integrated her vast clinical experience and practical wisdom of cultivating mental wellness using the latest information from neuroscience. MJ was Social Worker of the Year in 2011 for Region 2/IN.
Creating Midlife Calm is a podcast designed to guide you through the challenges of midlife, tackling issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, feeling unworthy, procrastination, and isolation, while offering strategies for improving relationships, family support, emotional wellbeing, mental wellness, and parenting, with a focus on mindfulness, stress management, coping skills, and personal growth to stop rumination, overthinking, and increase confidence through self-care, emotional healing, and mental health support.
Creating Midlife Calm: Coping Skills for Stress & Anxiety in Family, Work & Relationships - Ep. 86 Understanding the 4 Causes of Overthinking To Reduce Your Anxiety & Increase Calm
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If you want to reduce overthinking, start by addressing what's happening below your head. Welcome to Creating Midlife Calm, a podcast dedicated to empowering midlife minds to overcome anxiety, stop feeling like crap and become more present with your family, all while achieving greater success at work. I'm MJ Murray Vachon, a licensed clinical social worker with over 48, 000 hours of therapy sessions and 31 years of experience teaching
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