How do you get rid of unproductive thoughts?

Here’s the 4 step process I’ve used to stop overthinking.

1. Raise your awareness throughout the day. Always realize that too much thinking defeats the purpose.
2. When you raise awareness, immediately start observing your thoughts.
3. Only limit your thinking to specific moments that you need it.
4. Enjoy your life!

How do you deal with Unproductivity?

Here are my most favoritest ways of making the most of an unproductivity-filled day:

1. Find something fun to do. If you’re feeling unmotivated, it may just be that the things on your to-do list bore you.
2. Kill distractions.
3. Just relax.
4. Take a walk.
5. Take a shower.
6. Take a nap.
7. Crank up the music.

How can I control my useless thoughts?

Techniques to Reduce Unwanted Thoughts

1. Forcing the Thought. Much of the reason that you have these thoughts is because they cause you to be distressed each and every time they occur.
2. Monitoring Your Own Reaction.
3. Write the Thoughts Out.
4. Fighting the Compulsion.

What are unproductive things?

20 Unproductive Habits You Should Let Go of

• Allowing distractions.
• Not setting goals.
• Setting too many goals.
• Procrastinating.
• Watching too much television.
• Skipping meals.
• Spending recklessly.
• Dropping everything for other people.

Is being unproductive wrong?

If you find yourself feeling guilty about being “unproductive,” reconsider what that even means. Running yourself ragged will make you tired and burnt out, which will actually hurt your efficiency and productivity in the long run. On the other hand, unscheduled time can rejuvenate your body and spirit.

How do you know you have negative thoughts?

Characteristics of Negative Thinking

1. AUTOMATIC – They just pop into your head without any effort on your part.
2. DISTORTED – They do not fit all of the facts or are just generally wrong.
3. UNHELPFUL – They affect the way you feel and behave.
4. BELIEVABLE – You accept them as facts and it does not occur to you to question them.