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@sitwithmandy_ your body can be desperate for rest…while your brain is still trying to earn it. when your brain won’t turn off, it’s often because it still thinks it’s responsible for keeping you safe. so instead of asking, “How do I stop thinking?” try asking, “What is my brain trying to make sure doesn’t happen?” sometimes it’s: • forgetting something important • disappointing someone • making the wrong decision • losing control etc once you know what your brain is protecting you from, it’s much easier to soothe than to fight it. here are a few things that can actually help: ✨Give your brain a closing shift. Write down everything it keeps bringing up. Then write one sentence underneath: “This will still be here tomorrow.” Your brain is often looking for reassurance that it doesn’t have to hold onto it all night. ✨ Finish the stress cycle before trying to sleep. If you’ve been sitting at a desk all day, your nervous system may still feel like it’s has unfinished energy. Take a 10-minute walk, stretch, shake out your arms, or dance to one song before getting into bed. ✨ Tell your brain what comes next. An anxious brain hates uncertainty. Instead of saying “I need to sleep,” say, “Tomorrow at 9 a.m. I’ll figure this out.” Giving your brain a future appointment often quiets the urgency. ✨Notice where your attention keeps landing. If every thought pulls you toward tomorrow, gently bring yourself back to something happening right now: the weight of your blanket, the temperature of the room, the sound of your fan. You’re giving your brain evidence that, in this moment, nothing needs solving. learning to rest isn’t about becoming someone who will never overthink again but rather, it’s helping your nervous system realize that it doesn’t have to stay on duty 24/7. 🤍 if this resonates with you, comment GUIDE and I’ll send you my free Nervous System Reset & Regulation Guide with more practical tools like these. - #overthinkerproblems #highfunctioninganxiety #nervoussystemdysregulation #childhoodtraumahealing #overacheiver
