# @goodvibesgabe on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2022-01-06T17:36:45.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Gabe Vanegas (@goodvibesgabe) — https://gondola.cc/goodvibesgabe

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Rumination

This is a topic I’ve talked about a lot! I’ve battled with this constantly since 2016. It’s been a few years since then and these steps I use have helped me so much! But before I get into that, let me explain what Rumination is. Because you might be battling it without even knowing.

Rumination is technically your mind going on a loop and you are struggling to get past it. It feels like your watching a movie of your present moment, with no control. It feels like you can’t change the channel and you're just watching life pass by because of a looping thought. 

Okay now that we have the overall understanding of what Rumination is, here are my tips on how to get past it!

1: Understand that the thought is just a thought. Not your reality.- We can overthink a situation and think of the worst thing that can happen, I’ve done it, and I’d bet you have done it too. But guess what. Either if it happens or not. Time moves on. The world keeps going. Instead of worrying about the possibility of what could happen, instead, accept the reality of life and understand that shit happens. (This works for something that could happen, but it won’t affect you long term but you are just freaking out). On the other hand, if you are freaking out over something that is completely bonkers but your mind has convinced you otherwise, like going on a roller coaster and being afraid you are going to die. Realize that it’s just a thought. It’s not your reality. The mind is a powerful thing, so make sure to put it in its place when it tries to scare you away from being you.

2: Take a breather, be aware of your surroundings.- in the middle of a rumination freak out. I like to just sit, and take deep breaths. Touch things around me. Listen to white noise, close my eyes and say. “I am here, I am safe in this present moment, this thought is not my reality, it has no power”

3: Let the thought pass- As time passes the thought won’t disappear. But if you keep practicing these steps, in due time, it will have no power over you, and you will heal.

Love yourself as you would your best friend ~Gabe

 #selflove #bodylove #rumination #mentalhealth #motivation

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rumination, motivation, mentalhealth, bodylove, selflove

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