Dear Notebook6:

Do the calming breathing exercise you mentioned regularly. When you find yourself overthinking, hold something in your hand (maybe a small stone that you can carry in your purse), hold it, turn it around in your hand, and focus on how it feels: its texture, shape, temperature. Shifting your focus from your overthinking brain to one of your senses (touch in this case) will calm you down every time. I am looking forward to reading from you again, when it’s convenient for you to update me on your travels and stay in your hometown. I wish you safe and smooth travels!

anita