I have been caught up in over-thinking. Trying to figure out the right solution to a problem I have, one that is not ready to solve. It has caused me to lose sleep, waking up every 2 hours or so from dreaming about the issues on my mind. The dull headache I have is a direct result of the overuse of my grey matter over the last 24 hours. As I think about the 28 possible outcomes of the current problem I have been digesting, my very creative mind gives me, in hi def, technicolor 3D form the many different scenarios as they play out in my theoretical future.
From my personal experience, I know that trying to solve tomorrow’s problems from today is a waste of energy. It is impossible to predict the many moving parts, personalities and experiences that will bring the problem to the point where it is time to resolve it. At that time I can almost guarantee that it will play out the 29th way, the way I couldn’t possibly have imagined from today.
So what to do to stop the playback and misuse of my imagination?
Step one is realizing I have put myself into this state.
Step two is to remind myself of what I know, that the problem is not ready to solve.
Step three is to remember the big picture and to look for the positives
Step four is to ask myself what small things can I do right now to improve today.
Step five is to start doing the little things that make the big difference.
And Let Go.