I had no clue how to get out of my head and into my heart. So I tried everything—for 20 years. Egyptian etheric healing. Crystals. Buddhism. New Age church-ism. Dozens of books. Meditation. Therapy. Reiki. Yoga. I always hoped the next thing would be The One. ​ I didn’t know how to get from where I was -- endless internal churning -- to where I wanted to be. I didn't have a map. So I wandered—chasing promises, turning back, starting over. ​ None of us have a map when we start

When my younger daughter was a high school sophomore, she unintentionally gave me a reframe for overthinking. She started saying "put it on the bunny". Her English teacher had a John Deere tractor with two gears. Bunny was fast; turtle was slow. When he wanted someone to hurry up, he invoked the bunny. "Put it on the bunny" became part of our family lingo. How is this relevant to overthinking? Like a John Deere tractor, your mind has two speeds. Bunny: Fast, intuitive, and ba

The author reflects on their struggle with overthinking, emphasizing the importance of metacognition—thinking about one’s own thoughts. They highlight common misconceptions that fuel overthinking and propose five beliefs that promote peace of mind. By challenging unhelpful beliefs, individuals can break free from cycles of overthinking and achieve mental clarity.