How to Stop Ruminating On Negative Thoughts

07/26/21 • 55 min

Do you get stuck in an endless cycle of worrying about the future or regretting what happened in the past?
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In this episode, Nataly shares science-backed tips and strategies to help you interrupt the negative thought cycle, stop wasting your emotional energy, and better manage stress and anxiety.
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What you’ll learn:

How uncertainty affects the brain and causes it to make up worst-case scenarios about the future
A gratitude practice to help you reverse your negative thought spiral
How to practice the 2 steps of Acceptance to edit your brain’s negative stories

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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

How uncertainty affects the brain and causes it to make up worst-case scenarios about the future
A gratitude practice to help you reverse your negative thought spiral
How to practice the 2 steps of Acceptance to edit your brain’s negative stories

Previous Episode

There Are No Wrong Emotions - With Melissa Bernstein

Do you feel like you have to hide your feelings to be successful or loved?
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Nataly talks with Melissa Bernstein, co-founder of Melissa & Doug toys and author of the newly released Lifelines: An Inspirational Journey from Profound Darkness to Radiant Light. Melissa opens up about her lifelong battle with depression, which she kept hidden from everyone while building a super-successful company with her husband and creating hundreds of new toys that brought joy to so many kids - and their parents!
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What you’ll learn:

How to find the courage to accept all of your emotions, including the difficult, dark, or uncomfortable ones
Melissa's 4-step practice to embrace her whole self and reduce struggle
How allowing yourself to feel what you feel, without judgement, positively impacts your creativity and relationships with others

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To learn more about Melissa and her new book, visit: https://www.lifelines.com/
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

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Foods to Reduce Stress and Anxiety - With Uma Naidoo, MD

Do you want to learn what foods can help reduce stress and anxiety?
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In this episode, Nataly interviews Uma Naidoo, MD, author of Your Brain On Food, psychiatrist, nutritional expert, and professional chef! They talk about what foods to eat to help feel less stressed and anxious, how to substitute healthier treats when you have sugar cravings, and why water is so essential for emotional health and well-being.
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What you’ll learn:

How the foods you eat impact wellbeing and which foods can help to boost your mood
What foods to avoid to optimize your brain health
The best foods to help reduce stress and anxiety

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To learn more about Uma Naidoo and her book, visit: https://umanaidoomd.com
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/