When you notice you’re starting to ruminate, finding a distraction can break your thought cycle. … See more

Instead of repeating the same negative thought over and over again, break down your thoughts into smaller parts and make a plan to take action to address each one, however s… See more

Rumination often stems from previous negative experiences. Some of these experiences we cannot change, but we can change how we look at them. If you didn’t get that job… See more

Try spending time in a place where you have been happy before. Perhaps it’s a place nearby where you can take a walk, drink a coffee, or sit in a park for a while. See more

We often ruminate when we think we’ve made a mistake, spoken out of turn, or believe we are responsible for something bad that has happened. If you can put a thought int… See more

Perfectionismand unrealistic goal setting can lead to a fear or perception of failure, and this can lead to rumination. Setting unrealistic goals may cause you to worry about why … See more