Do you remember making a decision you were confident in and then feeling unsure about?-You guessed it? It was then the third-, fourth and fifth.-Did you guess it? You’ve probably done it. We’re all guilty of overthinking some aspect of our lives. Whether it’s lying in your bed reliving embarrassing moments or suffering from decision paralysis, overthinking is a common practice, and second nature to many.

Maybe you’re overthinking right now, about whether you need this course. You need this course if that is the case.

Heidi Sormaz has a PhD in psychology from Yale University with an emphasis on cognitive psychology, and she’s been a meditation and yoga practitioner and teacher for two decades. She is also a recovering over.-thinker; so, she knows exactly what you’re going through—or what you’re (over)thinking, so to speak.

Overthinking It is not productive thinking. It can interfere with our ability to relax, unwind and let go. It can cause self-infliction.-Self-doubt and doubt-Confidence issues. It can also manifest in the form of sleeping problems or digestive problems. The 12 engaging lessons of

Overcome Your Overthinking, Heidi not only provides the science behind cognitive behavioral therapy, but she’ll also arm you with a toolbox of exercises and techniques that are most effective at breaking the spell of overthinking. She fully admits she cannot teach you how to control your thoughts—no one can do that, but she will teach you a new way of working with your thoughts when they interfere with your life. This will stop you from overthinking.

You’ll hear the latest research and best insights into the nature of overthinking, and how it gets triggered by everyday situations, emotions, and common occurrences where we rely on it as a distraction or to create an illusion of control. Once you master some simple mindfulness techniques such as practicing labeling emotion, practicing gratitude, and harnessing your body through yoga and breathing exercises, you’ll find that calming your mind and thoughts can become your new second nature.

What is Thinking? Overthinking?

We are all thinking as humans. We are, therefore, thinking. But when does thinking cease to be productive? What is the definition of overthinking? Heidi It is possible to break down different types of overthinking, and you might find that you do it more often then you think.

Worrying: This is the type of overthinking we’re probably the most familiar, and it’s usually phrased as “what if.” Worry does not depend on reality, probability, or facts. It’s based on fear and typically takes a scenario and focuses on a terrible outcome. Example: Instead of worrying, “what if my project goes gangbusters successful,” you worry, “what if my project falls flat and the company pulls the funding”?

Rumination: This type of overthinking is a type of repetitive thought you can’t seem to shake off. There are two types of ruminations. (1) Depressive rumination—engaging in negative, repetitive self-focus. One example is that you dress more casually at dinner parties than your coworkers and then spend hours internal criticizing yourself. This leads to distorted thinking about oneself. It is easy to fall into a vicious circle of depressive rumination. (2) Angry rumination—which typically takes the form of blame. Example: You replay a previous argument over and over again in your head. This can lead to anger and even adding more evidence to your argument. This can lead to anger, resentment and distortions of the words of others.

 Cognitive distortions Overthinking can lead to errors in thinking and excessive or unneeded emotional reactions. Cognitive distortions can manifest as habitual ways or overthinking and they hinder your ability to see the situation objectively. You might find a friend at a party who is not talking to you very often. The friend may think you are crazy or uninteresting. In reality, there is no truth value in those thoughts—You can’t read their mind or know their situation.

Do you find any of these situations familiar? If they do, it’s because as a species, overthinking is baked into our brains. Overthinking Fear is the first survival mechanism. It teaches us how to avoid danger situations by using reinforcement. Fear has been made possible by evolution.-Learning is automatic and based on experience. Our brains adapt to help us to survive and to analyse what might have happened if we had not. hadn’t What happened next? How to prevent it from happening again. This feeling is known as anxiety.

You’ll find the science behind these mental habits to be both fascinating and reassuring—no, you’re not alone in thinking the way you do, and no, your brain is not broken, it’s working exactly as human brains were trained to do centuries ago. But more important than the history and science behind overthinking are the solutions that you’ll want to know.

Habits: Simple to Create, But Hard to Break

One of the foundations of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is retraining your brain to break bad habits—whether they are overeating or overthinking. Starting with the first lesson, Heidi You have engaged in mindful activities that draw your attention away from your mind to other areas of your body.

Examining both theory and practice, she’ll walk you through a variety of techniques, including seated exercises and yoga practices that allow you to occupy your physical self, while also talking you through ways to focus your mind to occupy your mental self.

Some of these experiences Heidi We will show you how to include:

• Short seated and standing exercises (2–3 minutes each) that can be easily incorporated into your life at any time,
• Yoga positions that are both basic and accessible
• Reciting mettā phrases,
• Visualization exercises
• Practice gratitude

She’ll offer you a toolbox of strategies that can be used before, during, or after being bombarded by your thoughts. As you become more comfortable with each of these tools, you’ll feel more confident that you can make a quality choice about which tool to use in any given moment to help yourself end overthinking.

As Heidi notes, change is not a linear process—It’s more like a very wavy line that gradually increases in small amounts over time. You’ll need to give it time and practice, but with the new tools and information that she provides, you’ll be on your way to lessening the burden of overthinking.

12 Lectures

Average of 30 minutes per session

Heidi Sormaz, Ph.D.

Yoga can have a transformative impact on your body, mind and spirit. It can help you to move from pain to health, improve your ability to think, breathe, and move.

InstitutionCertified Yoga Instructor

Alma materYale Universit