Self-Care Guide for the Chronically Overthinking

Step 1: Acknowledge the Problem (and the Futility of It All)

You're one of those people who spends 4 hours researching the benefits of one self-care practice over another, only to decide you're not sure if you really need it. You're a master of existential dread. Congratulations.

Overthinking Better Self-Care Strategies

Step 2: Create a Self-Care Plan (that You'll Probably Ignore)

Make a to-do list for your to-do list. Prioritize your priorities. Create a schedule for your schedule. You know, just in case you ever get around to it.

Self-Care Plan Template

Step 3: Practice Radical Acceptance (of Your Inner Chaos)

Learn to love your messy, imperfect, overthinking self. Embrace the anxiety that's always lurking in the shadows, waiting to pounce.

Radical Acceptance Workshop

Step 4: Find Your Tribe (of Fellow Overthinkers)

Join a support group, attend online forums, or start a book club for people who've spent 3 hours researching the best type of coffee to drink while contemplating the meaning of life.

Overthinker Support Group

Step 5: Practice Self-Compassion (towards Your Inner Critic)

Be kind to yourself, even when you're being a jerk to yourself. Remind yourself that your inner critic is just a manifestation of your own existential dread.

Self-Compassion Meditations

Remember, self-care is not about achieving perfection; it's about embracing the mess. Or, in your case, the overthinking.

Self-Care is Not a One-Size-Fits-All