How to Use Compassion to Stop Overthinking

mind May 06, 2022

How many of us can get caught up in overthinking? 

Overthinking, and activation of the 'instinctual brain', can lead to suffering. What if we could learn to act differently? What if we could move past our instincts and instead, choose compassion?

Watch this video to learn the significance of the default mode network in overthinking,  why 'we are all the same', and how compassion is an antidote to anxiety. 

3 strategies to stop overthinking 

1. 'We are all the same'

2. Don't 'daymare', daydream

3. Compassion scan 

Resources

1. Structural correlates of trait anxiety

Enjoy taking a deeper dive into the video!

Believe In Growth.

With compassion,

Dr Nilesh Satguru

BM MRCGP DOccMed Dip IBLM

Certified High-Performance Coach, Speaker and Medical Doctor

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