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Rumination breaker

Interrupt looping thoughts with choices.

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Ready to copy - no placeholders.

Write the looping thought. List three alternative actions (move, text, task). Choose one and note mood before/after.

No placeholders - just copy and use.

  • Looping thought
  • 3 actions
  • Mood before/after
  • Action choice
  • Mood shift
  • Make actions tiny (2–5 minutes).
  • Avoid debate in your head—move.
  • Log what works best.