5 Tools to Stop Rumination

Ever find yourself stuck on repeat, replaying that one situation over and over again?
It’s like being trapped in a horrible giant hamster wheel, isn’t it?

But here's the good news: in today's #nudenotes i'm sharing 5 powerful tools to help you escape that negative hamster wheel.
Shout out @mindlovepodcast whose infographic poster I found on Pinterest inspired this spread of notes.

Whether it’s using distant self-talk (like coaching yourself from a distance), imagining how you’ll feel about this in a year (say hello, future you!), or even trying a little ritual to reset your mind—there are ways to break free from the endless loop of rumination.

Reframing your thinking can be a game-changer too...

When you’re caught in a negative thought cycle, remember:
What you’re treating as a "truth" might just be a “thought."

Challenge it! What if the truth is different?
What if you’ve been missing the silver lining all along?
And don’t forget to lean on your “chatter” advisors - those friends who listen, empathise, and help you see things from a new and unseen perspective.

What’s one go-to strategy you’ve used to break free from overthinking?
Share below, and let’s free ourselves from those hamster wheel prisons.