overthinking Archives - Sage Grayson, Life Editor

13 Easy Ways to Fix a Bad Day | Make Any Bad Day a Good Day

I have a small yellow sticky note stuck to my desk drawer that says, “Every day is a good day.” This tiny affirmation reminds me that there are positive things happening all around me, but I must be mindful enough to notice them. No day is completely good, and no day is completely bad, but…

Editor’s Notebook 276

The Editor’s Notebook is my place to share the things I’m loving this week and other random links that have caught my eye. Enjoy! What I’m Loving This Week Book I’m currently reading: Not a book, but I’m enjoying the Everyday Witch Tarot Cards this spooky season. 6 Clever DIY Planner Projects to Help Keep…

5 Anxiety Tips to Calm Down When Nothing Else Works | Stop Worrying Today!

My clients and I have a lot of things in common. We buy too many planners, nibble on chocolate daily, and spoil our dogs rotten. But one thing I wish we didn’t share is that we’re all drowning in ANXIETY! I can’t look at any news site without wanting to scream into a pillow .…

Simple Ways to Clear Your Mind of Negative Thoughts

Many people look back on their lives and cringe at the things they said or did. Maybe you too? We all make mistakes and do things that cause us unhappiness, stress, and guilt. But wallowing in those self-criticisms won’t improve your life going forward. Here are some simple ways to clear your mind of negative…

7 Ways to Finally Stop Overthinking and Worrying

Have you ever had so much to do that you didn’t know where to begin? Maybe your to-do list was 10 pages long, or your notes were a disorganized mess, or everything seemed important so you couldn’t prioritize. I’ve been there! My clients also face this “freezing up” phenomenon when they’re overburdened with their work.…

60 Days Left. Wanna Make ’em Count?

There are only 60 days left of 2020. You (like many of my clients) might be thinking, “Good riddance!” This year has been tough in so many ways, and more than a few of my friends and clients have lost their jobs or had their hours severely reduced. In fact, one of my income streams…

How to Stop Procrastinating for Good | 3 Procrastination Traps

Please imagine me doing my best impression of Admiral Ackbar: “IT’S A TRAP!!!” No, we’re not battling star destroyers or Darth Vader today, but we are fighting our way out of the common traps that stop us from living our happiest lives. When I first started my business (back when dinosaurs roamed the Earth), procrastination weighed…