I spend a lot of time in my head.
It’s so easy to get stuck in my mental space and not realize that what my head is saying is not always true, and is definitely not the whole story.
I try to analyze everything, play out every scenario and come up with the perfect blah for everything.
See, I couldn’t come up with the right word there, so I consciously decided not to get in my head and just put the word blah in, trusting you’d understand what I was getting at, because hey this art piece is about not getting in my head right?
Then I overexplained it, likely thoroughly losing you in the process.
Anyhow, this mental health art piece is a silly visual reminder of the silliness of spending too much time thinking and not enough time connecting with the rest of my body, feeling physical sensations, asking what my emotions are telling me, and being mindful and present. Because I’ve seen what it looks like when other people get stuck in their head and it looks pretty silly – usually involving a very still posture, creased eyebrows and a long rambling monologue.
Spending too much time in my head is one of my main sources of anxiety. That and too much technology. When I realize I am in my head the best things I can do is get some movement in, do some breathwork or a cold plunge (I love cold plunges).
I know I am not the only one who gets stuck in my head – this is one of my most popular art pieces. I’ve had people say they relate to it more than any of my other art prints.
So hey, if you can relate to this piece, know that you are not the only one who gets in your head about things, and that there is no shame in it. It’s a perfect opportunity to recognize it, and become more present and connected to the rest of your self.
Let me know what you think! I’d love your support if you’d like to buy a print here: Sometimes I Get In My Head, shoot me a comment, share, or link to my page!