Quiet a Racing Mind 10-Min Meditation to Stop Overthinking

Are you struggling with analysis paralysis or an anxiety loop that won't quit? That racing mind is simply your brain trying to solve a problem that doesn't exist in the present moment. In this 10-minute session, we’ll interrupt the "what if" cycle and find a permanent fix for overthinking by shifting your body out of "fight or flight" mode.Join Martin—a clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic—to achieve nervous system regulation and long-term mental peace. Using a specialized box breathing protocol, we will send immediate signals of safety to the body, flushing out cortisol and creating the mental space you need to reduce anxiety naturally.⏳ Episode Chapters00:00 – Cold Intro: Why your mind is racing00:45 – Welcome to Calming Anxiety with Martin01:30 – Box Breathing for Immediate Safety02:50 – Releasing Muscle Tension & Cortisol05:00 – The River Technique: Stopping Rumination06:30 – Affirmations to Stop Overthinking09:00 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for Emotional Regulation10:00 – Outro: A Message of Kindness💡 3 Daily Caring TipsThe 40/70 Rule: Stop analysis paralysis by acting when you have 70% of the information; don't wait for 100% certainty.The Fact Journey: Keep a journal of facts to ground your thoughts when you feel emotionally burnt out.Change Locations: Physically moving to a different room or stepping outside can effectively disrupt the cycle of looping thoughts.Connect with the ShowThank you for trusting Calming Anxiety with your mental well-being. If you’re ready to master your thoughts, explore the Anxiety Breaker Course or join our supporters group at calminganxiety.fm.Be kind to yourself today. Positive thoughts to your beautiful soul. Above all, be kind.Connect with us: www.calminganxiety.fmThe Anxiety Circuit Breaker Couse - 5 Wonderful Hypnotherapy Sessions https://calminganxietypodcast.systeme.io/letter👉 Click to subscribe and unlock ad-free episodes now!Support the Show:Ad-Free Listening: Enjoy Calming Anxiety without ads at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety--4110266/supportBuy Me a Coffee: Support hosting costs at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/calminganxietyhttps://calminganxietypodcast.substack.com/?r=6zm0sc&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklistRate & Review: Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to help us reach more listeners!YouTube: Watch all episodes at https://www.youtube.com/c/calminganxiety?sub_confirmation=1 Social Media Support: For younger listeners struggling with social media stress, visit https://www.icanhelp.net/Backing Music: Chris Collins===================Affiliate links to the gear I use the items that give me a more tranquil life.=============================Items I use for a more relaxed way of life :)Organic Pure Hemp CBD Capsules - https://amzn.to/3Ready for More Calm?Thank you for listening to the Calming Anxiety Podcast, featuring guided meditation, mindfulness, and sleep hypnosis sessions with Martin Hewlett. Our mission is to provide you with proven tools for anxiety relief, stress reduction, and a path toward deep relaxation. Use this episode anytime you need to calm your mind and feel more at ease.