Make a plan to act
Rather than repeating the same negative thinking over and over, take that thought and build a plan to solve it. Outline each step you need to take to solve the problem in your thoughts or write it down on paper. Be as descriptive as possible while remaining realistic in your expectations. This will interrupt your rumination. It will also assist you in moving on in your endeavor to permanently remove a negative thought from your mind.
Take action now
Take one little move to handle the issue after you’ve created a plan of action to address your ruminating thoughts. Refer to the plan you devised to solve the problem you’ve been pondering. Proceed gently and incrementally with each step until your mind is at ease.
Examine your ideas
We frequently ruminate when we believe we have made a huge mistake or when something awful has occurred to us for which we feel responsible. If you find yourself lingering on a problematic topic, consider putting it into context. Thinking about how your disturbing notion may be incorrect may help you stop ruminating since you recognize the thought makes no sense.
Rethink your life goals.
Rumination can be caused by perfectionism and unrealistic goal setting. If you establish unrealistic goals, you may begin to focus on why and how you didn’t achieve them, or what you should have done to achieve them. Setting more realistic goals that you can achieve will help you avoid overthinking your own actions.
Attempt meditation.
Because it requires cleansing your thoughts to achieve an emotionally tranquil state, meditation can help minimize ruminating. When you find yourself in a cycle of thoughts in your head, find a calm place. Sit down, take a deep breath, and concentrate solely on your breathing.
