Archangel Michael Helped Me Stop Overthinking—Here’s the Trick
Overthinking: My Not-So-Superpower
I can turn a simple text into a three-act drama in my head. One awkward comment? Replayed for a week. Decisions? I’ll analyze every possible outcome until I talk myself out of doing anything at all.
Turns out, I needed a little help to break the cycle. Enter: Archangel Michael, aka my “mental bouncer.”
How I Use Michael When My Brain Won’t Shut Up
I don’t do anything fancy. When I catch myself spiraling, I just check in, like:
“Michael, can you clear out this mental clutter? I just want some peace for five minutes.”
It’s like mentally handing your worries to a friend who’s really good at telling you to chill.
Real-Life Example: The Spiral
Got a vague “can we talk?” text from my boss.
My brain: “You’re in trouble, you’ll get fired, you’ll have to move to a cabin in the woods.” Me (finally): “Michael, can you help me not spiral right now?”
Result: I went for a walk, breathed, and the conversation turned out to be about a new project (not a disaster).
The Michael Method for Overthinking
Catch Yourself Spiraling:
Notice when you’re replaying or catastrophizing.Ask for a Mental Reset:
“Michael, help me clear out this noise.”
Or, “Michael, can you help me focus on what’s actually true?”Do Something Grounding:
Take a walk, doodle, text a friend, or just breathe.
Sometimes I imagine Michael standing at the door of my brain, not letting extra worries in.Remind Yourself:
Most worries aren’t facts. Michael’s your reminder to come back to what’s real.
FAQs: Overthinking & Michael
Does this work every time?
Not perfectly, but it helps me pause and reset before I go too far down the rabbit hole.
Do I have to “believe” for this to help?
Nope. It’s just a way to interrupt the spiral and give yourself a breather.
Can I use this for anxiety or just everyday stress?
Both! Michael’s the hype friend for any mental chaos.
Real Wins
I stopped triple-texting after a tough conversation.
I actually slept instead of replaying the day.
I made a decision without polling everyone I know.
Try It Yourself
Next time your brain won’t quit, pause and check in with Michael. Ask for a mental reset, then do something that brings you back to the present.
Got your own trick for overthinking? Drop it in the comments—let’s swap ideas!
