
#229 Overthinking Reset: 3 Ways to Slow Down Your Mind
From The Happiness Challenge by Klaudia Mitura
May 14, 2026 · 12 min · Season 5 · Episode 229
About this episode
Klaudia shares three science-backed methods to help slow down an overthinking mind.
In Episode #229 of The Happiness Challenge , join Klaudia to discover three simple, science-backed ways to slow down an overthinking mind—right in the moment. Whether your thoughts spiral at night, you replay conversations on repeat, or you get stuck in “what if?” mode even on good days, this episode is packed with practical tools you can use immediately (and that Klaudia uses herself). Learn how to time-box worry with a “Worry Window,” calm your body in 60–90 seconds to quiet mental noise, and use the “Next Right Thing” rule to turn overthinking into one small, helpful action. Get involved: ⬇️ Download: 26 Science‑Backed Micro‑Habits You Can Try Next (Sleep, Movement, Mindfulness, Connection, Purpose — all under 60 seconds) https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store 📘 Get the E‑book on habit formation: Build One Life‑Changing Habit in 10 Days (10 minutes/day + printable tools + reflection prompts) https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store 🎟️ Join live: Join Klaudia on a live webinar: https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/webinars 📨 Subscribe to Klaudia's Substack newsletter for further insights and updates: https://thehappinesschallenge.substack.com/ 📚 Grab a copy of The…
People in this episode
Host: Klaudia Mitura
Topics covered
- overthinking
- mental health
- mindfulness
- self-help
- science-backed techniques
Keywords
- overthinking
- Worry Window
- Next Right Thing
- mental noise
- calm body
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