Aug 1 / Katy Morin

The 4-Step Process to Stop Thinking and Start Doing

If you have social anxiety, you hate speaking up in meetings, or you want to make a change at work, one of the keys to getting what you want may be to stop thinking and start doing. This post will introduce a four-step process that you can use to stop your brain from sabotaging you by stopping it from thinking. Once you’ve stopped the negative and counterproductive thoughts, the sky’s the limit on what you can do.

The truth is that most people fail to achieve their goals not because they lack talent or have bad ideas but because they quit. They get caught up in ruminating over what they might do and never take action.

If you fall into this category, it’s time to change.

Follow these four steps to stop thinking and start doing!

Set Your Priorities Straight

Start by defining your priorities. What do you want to achieve the most? Set short-term and long-term goals, such as getting a promotion, making new friends, or doing public speaking. Give yourself due dates for each of these goals. Even if you don’t meet the deadline, it should be enough to get you started.

Eliminate any distractions that are wasting your time and focus on your end goal — to acquire new leads and boost your revenue.

Stop Overanalyzing and Go for It

Do you spend hours or days thinking and planning? Do you always focus on the worst-case scenario? Are you constantly trying to read between the lines? These signs indicate that you tend to overanalyze everything.

Like it or not, your thoughts are not reality. Just because you’re thinking of the worst-case scenario doesn’t mean it will happen. Don’t believe everything you feel or think. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is to go with the flow and take action. Overanalyzing situations, events, or actions rarely lead to a productive outcome.

Instead of planning, ask yourself, “What is the next most important step I need to take?” Then go for it. When that’s done, move on to the next most important thing and keep doing it. After a while, you’ll be amazed at how much progress you have made!

Stop Worrying About What Others Think

If you’re in a situation where there are people around, and you feel like you’re being judged because of what you’re wearing or what you’re saying, stop thinking about their opinions. Learn to accept that other people have different points of view, and that’s okay. By taking a step back from the negative judgment you’re receiving, it’ll allow you to think more productively.

Focus on the Positive

Psychologists advise us to stay positive for a good reason. A negative attitude fuels fear and anxiety, keeping you from reaching your goals. You always think of what could go wrong instead of being open-minded.

Keeping a positive attitude is good for your health, too. It boosts your motivation and inner drive, helps you stay strong when times get tough, and gives you a fresh perspective on the world around you.

Try meditation, positive affirmation, yoga, or whatever it takes to prevent negative thoughts. Focus on the good in your life and hope for the best. Negativity leads nowhere; it’s neither productive nor helpful. Enjoy the ride!

Once you’ve stopped your brain from overthinking, you’ll be surprised at how much more efficiently you can think. You’ll be able to shift your thoughts to positive ones from a much more relaxed state, and you won’t have to constantly worry about what others think about you.

You’ll make good decisions, stay focused on your priorities, and progress toward your goals. You’ll feel free, confident, and successful! Make sure what you want to achieve is important enough for you to stop thinking about it

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