5 Digital Products That Helped Me Rewire My Overthinking

Overthinking is a common toxic trait. It’s all-to-easy to turn a two-line email into a full-blown crisis, spiral over things you said five years ago, and reread text messages like you’re analyzing ancient scrolls. Sound familiar?

If your brain also loves to run on a never-ending loop of what ifs, maybes, and should I have said that differentlys, you’re not alone. Overthinking is incredibly common, especially for women trying to juggle work, relationships, goals, and the mental load of being a fully functioning human being in 2025.

I’ve spent years trying everything to quiet the noise: journaling, therapy, cutting back on caffeine (didn’t last), and digital detoxes. While those things all helped in different ways, I’ve found that a few thoughtfully chosen digital products have made a huge impact.

They’ve helped me create space in my mind, pause the spiral, and rewire some of those exhausting thought patterns.

Here are five that I keep coming back to:

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1. The “How We Feel” App

Cost: Free

If you’re an overthinker, chances are you also struggle to pinpoint what you’re actually feeling.

This app helps you check in with your emotions in a super non-intimidating way. You get daily mood logs, emotion wheels, and reflective prompts that go beyond “good” or “stressed.”

It’s like training wheels for emotional awareness—and honestly? A total game-changer for catching spirals before they start.

2. Notion (with a Custom Thought Dump Template)

Cost: Free (with optional paid plans)

I created a simple Notion page titled “Brain Dump”, and I now use it almost daily.

Whether I’m spiralling about a deadline, an awkward conversation, or just can’t sleep because my brain won’t shut off, I head straight to this page and pour it all out.

Overthinking thrives on clutter and chaos. This tool helps me take the thoughts out of my head and turn them into something more manageable (or at least less terrifying in the light of day).

Also read: 20 Brain Dump Journal Prompts

3. Activations Meditation App

Cost: Paid subscription, with a free trial

I never resonated with the typical “clear your mind” meditations (because hello—I can’t). Activations flips the script. Their guided meditations are energizing, modern, and actually talk to you like a real person.

They have walking meditations, cleaning meditations, even “get out of a funk” ones. When I’m stuck in a loop of negative self-talk, five minutes with this app shifts my whole mindset.

4. The Dream Life Digital Journal

Cost: £14.99(digital download)

Sometimes overthinking stems from not knowing what we actually want. We second-guess decisions, compare ourselves to others, and spiral into “what am I even doing with my life?” territory.

That’s where The Dream Life Digital Journal comes in.

This beautifully designed, fillable journal helps you get crystal clear on what your dream life looks like—without the pressure. Through guided prompts, reflection exercises, and goal-mapping templates, it gently pulls you out of the noise in your head and into a space of intentional clarity.

Instead of sitting in analysis paralysis, you start reconnecting with what matters to you. And once you know that? Overthinking loses a lot of its power.

5. Calm App’s “Sleep Stories”

Cost: Paid, with a free trial

My worst overthinking always hits right before bed. That’s where Calm’s Sleep Stories come in. Think: dreamy, slow-spoken tales narrated by celebrities like Idris Elba or Harry Styles (yes, really) designed to lull you into sleep before your brain has a chance to spiral.

Not every night is a miracle, but I’ve gone from hours of tossing and turning to genuinely looking forward to bedtime. Which, for an anxious brain, is a pretty big win.

Overthinking doesn’t disappear overnight. But with the right tools, you can train your brain to slow down, question its own stories, and find a little peace between the noise.

These five digital products aren’t a cure-all—but they’ve helped me create space to breathe, reflect, and stop letting every little thought take center stage. If you’re tired of living in your head, consider this your sign to try something new.