#78 5 Steps to Move You Out of Ruminating and Into Productive Thinking

Dealing with the aftermath of breast cancer treatment can be difficult. Even though you try to stay positive and you want to move forward, sometimes you can get stuck in thought patterns that don’t serve you, or even make you feel worse.    In this episode we’ll talk about the fine line between processing negative emotions and getting stuck, ruminating on them.    It can be difficult to identify when you’re ruminating and to find the motivation to pull yourself out of that spot.  But there are good reasons to do it and simple, natural steps to take. You’ll hear all about them and how they support your brain thinking in more productive ways and you feeling better overall.  Listen in to learn how to turn ruminating into productive thinking and LIVE WITH JOY!    What will you learn:  The Difference between emotional processing and ruminating  What ruminating is and how to know when you’re doing it.  5 simple steps you can take to stop ruminating.  Resources:  The Breast Cancer Survivor Supporter Group    The 3 Biggest Mistakes Women Make After Breast Cancer Treatment- Grab your Seat!  Ruminating  Emotional Distress: The Sixth Vital Sign in Cancer Care  Assessment of Depression and Anxiety in Breast Cancer Patients: Prevalence and Associated Factors  Exercise for Mood and Anxiety Disorders by: Michael W. Otto  Diet and depression by: Dr. Monique Tello  Follow me on Social Media:  Facebook  Instagram  Pinterest  YouTube