Stop Ruminating

Learn what rumination is and how to stop.

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What is Rumination?

Rumination is when your mind gets stuck in a cycle of repetitively thinking about something, mostly negative thoughts.

People will only focus on their negative feelings, making problems feel bigger than they are. This can lead to the development of depression and anxiety.

Signs you have fallen into rumination:

Replaying the same thoughts
Feeling worse instead of better
Not accepting or moving on
Not finding a reasonable solution to your problem
Difficulty letting things go

Ways to Break the Cycle

• Change your environment

• Move your body

• Write down one action step

• Distract yourself with something positive

Today's Reset

Write one worry → one next step.

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