Overthinking is the second arrow, and we fire it at ourselves 🏹 There are proven ways to help us get out of the spiral of overthinking. If you’d like practical tips to break the cycle, our full conversation with Dr Jessamy Hibberd is over on our YouTube channel 🎥 youtu.be/npx1bn3V4f0?...

Don’t ignore what’s wrong. But choose to notice and appreciate the good things too

Friendly February - Day 12: Focus on being kind rather than being right actionforhappiness.org/friendly-feb... #FriendlyFebruary

Friendly February - Day 11: Send an encouraging note to someone who needs a boost actionforhappiness.org/friendly-feb... #FriendlyFebruary

Some things are out of your control. Focus on what you can do Image: www.instagram.com/tyler_spangler

How people treat you is their choice. How you respond is yours

We can never really know what it’s like to walk in each other’s shoes. But, we can listen and show empathy Image: www.instagram.com/allontheboard

Give it a try. Every big achievement starts with that first small attempt

Look for the best in people (including yourself) Image: www.instagram.com/grace.and.co...

Friendly February - Day 11: Send an encouraging note to someone who needs a boost actionforhappiness.org/friendly-feb... #FriendlyFebruary

Friendly February - Day 10: Look for good in others, particularly when you feel frustrated with them actionforhappiness.org/friendly-feb... #FriendlyFebruary

Really enjoyed hosting the brilliant Dr Jessamy Hibberd to talk about Overthinking. It turned out to be one of our most popular event themes ever, as it seems to be something lots of us struggle with! Please help to spread the word youtu.be/npx1bn3V4f0

In a world that pulls us apart, choosing to connect is a radical act of care Image: www.instagram.com/headspace

Whatever age you are today, your future self would love to be it. Try to make the most of how things are

Don’t just be good to others. Be good to yourself too Image: www.instagram.com/itskasierae

Friendly February - Day 10: Look for good in others, particularly when you feel frustrated with them actionforhappiness.org/friendly-feb... #FriendlyFebruary

Friendly February - Day 9: Thank someone and tell them how they made a difference for you actionforhappiness.org/friendly-feb... #FriendlyFebruary

Look for the best in people (including yourself) Image: www.instagram.com/grace.and.co...

Being willing to change your mind is a strength not a weakness. Be firm with your values but flexible with your opinions - and let others be too

Friendly February - Day 9: Thank someone and tell them how they made a difference for you actionforhappiness.org/friendly-feb... #FriendlyFebruary

Friendly February - Day 8: Share what you’re feeling with someone you really trust actionforhappiness.org/friendly-feb... #FriendlyFebruary

Don’t just be good to others. Be good to yourself too Image: www.instagram.com/itskasierae

Your behaviour helps to change the world more than your opinions

You don’t have to prove your worth by effort. Rest and care are part of progress too Image: www.instagram.com/dearbeautifu...

Friendly February - Day 8: Share what you’re feeling with someone you really trust actionforhappiness.org/friendly-feb... #FriendlyFebruary

Friendly February - Day 7: Show an active interest by asking questions when talking to others actionforhappiness.org/friendly-feb... #FriendlyFebruary

We can never really know what it’s like to walk in each other’s shoes. But, we can listen and show empathy Image: www.instagram.com/allontheboard

Action is the key to tackling overthinking. What action will you take today to reclaim your experience and support your happiness? Thank you Dr Jessamy Hibberd for sharing your wisdom with our community. You can catch our full conversation on How To Stop Overthinking over on YouTube 🧠

You matter more than you know. Thanks for being here 😊 Image: www.instagram.com/tyler_spangler

Friendly February - Day 7: Show an active interest by asking questions when talking to others actionforhappiness.org/friendly-feb... #FriendlyFebruary

Friendly February - Day 6: Get back in touch with an old friend you’ve not seen for a while actionforhappiness.org/friendly-feb... #FriendlyFebruary

You don’t have to prove your worth by effort. Rest and care are part of progress too Image: www.instagram.com/dearbeautifu...

Action is the key to tackling overthinking. What action will you take today to reclaim your experience and support your happiness? Thank you Dr Jessamy Hibberd for sharing your wisdom with our community. You can catch our full conversation on How To Stop Overthinking over on YouTube 🧠

When listening to someone, focus on really hearing what they’re saying, rather than what you’ll say in reply

The more you allow yourself to feel, the more vibrant life becomes Image: www.instagram.com/headspace

Friendly February - Day 6: Get back in touch with an old friend you’ve not seen for a while actionforhappiness.org/friendly-feb... #FriendlyFebruary

Friendly February - Day 5: Make time to have a friendly chat with a neighbour actionforhappiness.org/friendly-feb... #FriendlyFebruary

You matter more than you know. Thanks for being here 😊 Image: www.instagram.com/tyler_spangler

One Day, or Day One? If it’s important then no need to delay, just take the first small step forward today

Don’t forget to look around and appreciate the things that are going right as well Image: www.instagram.com/insighttimer

We need each other more than ever 💕🌍 Join us for Friendly February and take action to boost your relationships and be a good friend to others actionforhappiness.org/friendly-feb... #FriendlyFebruary

Friendly February - Day 5: Make time to have a friendly chat with a neighbour actionforhappiness.org/friendly-feb... #FriendlyFebruary

Friendly February - Day 4: Invite a friend over for a ‘tea break’ (in person or virtual) actionforhappiness.org/friendly-feb... #FriendlyFebruary

The more you allow yourself to feel, the more vibrant life becomes Image: www.instagram.com/headspace

Rest is not something you earn after productivity. It’s what makes productivity possible Image: www.instagram.com/tyler_spangler

It’s the little things that make life big. Remember to appreciate them

Friendly February - Day 4: Invite a friend over for a ‘tea break’ (in person or virtual) actionforhappiness.org/friendly-feb... #FriendlyFebruary

If you want to see what’s getting worse, read the news. If you want to see what’s getting better, read history

What gets you stuck in a cycle of overthinking? Join us for a special live event with Dr Jessamy Hibberd. Learn how to break the cycle of overthinking, shift your focus and move forward with clarity and calm. Join us Weds 4th Feb 7pm GMT Sigh up here: actionforhappiness.org/how-stop-ove... 🌟

Overthinking feels like problem-solving, but usually just leaves us anxious, overwhelmed and stuck. Thankfully there are ways to break the cycle. Join our special live event with Dr Jessamy Hibberd to learn how actionforhappiness.org/how-stop-ove...