What is Rumination? A Brain Habit of Overthinking ~Why We Keep Going Over the Past~ [Read/Listen in 1 Minute: Brain Science Keywords ~Health Edition~]

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"I should have said that back then..."

"What if I fail again?"

Do you ever find yourself

repeatedly dwelling on

past events or failures?

This is

a brain habit known as

"rumination."

Rumination refers to

a state of

repeatedly thinking about

things that have already ended or

the uncontrollable future.

At first glance,

it might seem like you are a serious

and thoughtful person,

but in reality, this habit

is a dangerous practice

that easily stresses the brain.

Research shows that

when rumination continues,

the brain's amygdala (the origin of emotion)

becomes overactive,

which can lead to

anxiety and depression.

So, how can you

stop it?

The key is to bring

your awareness back to the 'here and now'.

• Moving your body (walking, stretching)
  

• Regulating your breathing (deep breathing, meditation)
  

• Writing down your thoughts

—these kinds of actions

can help you break free

from the loop of rumination.

Overthinking is

a sign of brain fatigue.

Take a moment to pause

Try to make time to cherish your 'current self'.

Let's create some.

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