Do you brood a lot?
This is all about the brooding thinking style which is characterised by frequent worrying, over-thinking and ruminating 
So, Do you brood a lot?
So, Do you brood a lot?You probably already know if you have this thinking style as you will habitually be thinking “What if….?” 
Imagining the worst case scenario over and over in intricate detail Analysing every single option before making a decision, sound familiar?
Imagining the worst case scenario over and over in intricate detail Analysing every single option before making a decision, sound familiar?You may also (but not always) be quite rigid and methodical: feeling anxious without a strict routine.
If you are looking for solutions, sometimes spending time thinking about a situation can be very helpful leading to creativity, new ideas and problem-solving 
However! Spending time looking at potential problems makes them seem BIGGER and MORE unsolvable Brooding is about control: it feels helpful but it isn’t. It gives us the illusion that we are dealing with a situation when all we are doing is focusing all our attention on our problems, creating anxiety and stress 
We tend to brood and worry when we feel POWERLESS.
We tend to brood and worry when we feel POWERLESS.If you work on building the belief that you can influence much of your life, you will start to feel more powerful and less likely to worry about things.
Plus, have you noticed that when you are busy at work or school or with friends you don’t tend to worry? When you find yourself over-thinking, fully and actively engage with something else.
If you’d like to chat more about how to overcome issues and symptoms and learn how to Thrive, get in touch for a free consultation and don’t overthink it 
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