When your mind won’t stop—especially at night—it’s often not because something is wrong with you. It’s because stress finally has the space to surface.
Planning loops, worry spirals, and mental replay are common signs of an overstimulated nervous system. This EFT tapping practice meets the mind where it is, without trying to silence or control it.
Why This Practice Helps
Racing thoughts are often a stress response, not a thinking problem. At night, when distractions fade, unresolved stress can rise into awareness.
This EFT tapping practice:
• Calms nervous system activation linked to anxiety and overthinking.
• Helps the body feel safer so the mind doesn’t need to stay alert.
• Works with thought loops instead of resisting them.
• Reduces internal pressure to “figure everthing out.”
Rather than forcing the mind to stop, the practice supports the body in settling first, allowing thoughts to soften naturally.
Follow the EFT tapping practice below:
After your practice:
You may notice:
• A quieter mental space
• Less urgency around planning or worrying
• Easier transitions into rest or sleep
• A feeling of mental space without effort
Even if thoughts still arise, they often feel less gripping and easier to let pass.
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If overthinking or nighttime anxiety is part of your stress pattern, you may also benefits from:
Evening Yin Yoga for Restless Sleep & Insomnia
Article: Why Stress Causes Sleep Problems (Not You)
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