Hey Boo!
If negative thoughts have been a challenge for you this week, you’re not alone.
We’ve all had those moments when our thoughts start looping, replaying the same worries or regrets on repeat. It’s like your mind gets stuck in a rut, and no matter how hard you try, it keeps circling back to the same negative track. This is what psychologists call rumination-and while it’s a normal human habit, it doesn’t have to run your life.
The truth is, you can reset your mindset. It’s not about never having negative thoughts- it’s about knowing how to gently redirect them so you can return to clarity and peace.
Why We Ruminate
Our brains are wired to scan for problems as a way of keeping us safe. That was useful for survival, but at this point in time it has outlived its usefulness. Rumination often causes us to overthink conversations, worry about the future, or relive old hurts. The problem is, rumination drains energy, magnifies stress, and keeps us from moving forward.
Here’s the good news- with awareness and practice, you can stop the spiral.
3 Steps to a Mindset Reset
Pause and Notice
The first step is awareness. When you realize you’re caught in a loop, pause and call it out: “I’m ruminating right now.” Simply noticing the pattern creates a little distance between you and your thoughts.
Breathe and Ground
Your body is your anchor. Take three slow, deep breaths. Feel your feet on the floor. This signals safety to your nervous system and calms the mental storm.
Redirect With Intention
Ask Yourself: “Where would I rather place my focus right now?” Choose something that lifts or steadies you- a gratitude list, a supportive affirmation, or even a small action like taking a walk. The point is to shift from passive replaying to active choice.
Gentle Practices to Help You Reset
Journaling: Write the looping thought down, then reframe it into something more supportive.
Affirmations: Speak kindness to yourself- “I am allowed to move forward. I choose peace over replay.”
Movement: Shake off the stuck energy with a stretch, dance, or walk outside.
Connection: Call a trusted friend or spend time with someone who makes you feel safe and grounded.
Remember: Resetting is a Practice
You don’t have to get it “perfect.’
Negative thoughts will come- it’s part of being human. What matters is how quickly and kindly you guide yourself back. Each time you practice pausing, breathing, and redirecting, you strengthen your ability to reset.
Your mind isn’t the enemy. It just needs a gentle reminder that you are in charge of where your focus goes. And with every reset, you reclaim a little more peace.
You can’t always control the first thought, but you can choose the second. Each reset is a chance to realign with clarity, calm, and compassion.
Til next time Boo.
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