067. Understanding Ruminating Thoughts: Why They Happen and 12 Ways to Cope

Author: Tara Accardo
Published: Mon 19 Aug 2024
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Let’s talk ruminating thoughts! And, how exhausting they are... am I right?In this episode, my goal is to give you a safe space to explore and understand the origins of repetitive, negative, and distressing ruminating thoughts. We’ll also chat about 12 high-level coping tools to help manage and reduce the impact of ruminating thoughts on your daily life, ultimately aiming to cultivate a more peaceful, balanced, and meaningful existence.This episode also touches on a variety of triggers and underlying causes for these thoughts, including unresolved grief, stress, perfectionism, and trauma, to name a few. I’m here to help you tap into self-compassion, self-awareness, and setting realistic expectations to handle ruminative thinking effectively.

Episodes referenced:

Episode 15: Grief Triggers: What They Are and How to Cope

Episode 65: Coping with Unmet Expectations (Especially in Grief!)

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