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Revisiting-Think Thursday: Rumination-What, Why and How to Stop!

Rumination can feel like problem-solving, but often it’s just repetitive thinking that keeps us focused on the problem instead of moving toward a solution.

In this revisited Think Thursday episode, Molly explores why our brains get caught in negative thought loops, how rumination can interfere with behavior change, and why overthinking itself can become a habit.

In this episode:

What rumination is—and how it differs from productive reflection
Why the brain believes replaying problems will help keep us safe
How rumination contributes to stress, anxiety, self-doubt, and analysis paralysis
Why repeated thoughts about past failures can make change feel impossible
How shifting from “Why?” to “How?” can move your brain toward solutions
The value of purposeful distraction for interrupting a thought loop
How self-compassion helps reduce rumination and build resilience
Why putting a time limit on problem-solving can keep you from overthinking
How the “name it to tame it” practice creates distance between you and your thoughts

The takeaway:

Your thoughts are not you—and you don’t have to follow every thought your brain offers.

Learning to notice rumination, interrupt the pattern, and intentionally redirect your thinking is another form of behavior change. The more you practice it, the easier it becomes to stop spinning your wheels and start moving forward.

Resources mentioned:

Susan Nolen-Hoeksema’s research on rumination
Ethan Kross, Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It
Kristin Neff’s research on self-compassion

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