To do this, mindfulness and meditation provide a set of activities that reorient us to the present moment, location, and time, so relieving anxiety. When obsessive thought appears, try deep breathing techniques such as breathing in slowly to the count of four, holding the breath for a count of four, and breathing out slowly to the count of four. This will help you gain control of your thoughts. Mindfulness is being aware of what's happening inside and outside without judgment. It's about paying attention on purpose, in the here and now, not focusing on or getting caught up in thoughts or feelings. Meditation is a state of mind where you focus only on one thing, in this case, your breathing. As you breathe in and out, you think about how it feels to do so; each time you breathe in you imagine air entering your body, traveling through it, and exiting your body at your chest. As you breathe out, you let go of any worries or concerns that might be running through your mind. Practicing mindfulness and meditation helps people become more aware of their emotions and the impact they are having on their daily lives. They also help reduce stress because observing thoughts and feelings without reacting to them reduces the amount of energy you need to live with anxiety. Obsessive thinking can cause a lot of stress in our lives. It may make you feel like you cannot sleep or eat properly, have no time for yourself, and suffer from depression.