Breaking Free from Negative Rumination
Episode Overview
Identify and challenge negative thoughts. Focus on positive aspects of past events. Recognise when 'Wolfie' is taking over. Use humour to shift your mindset. Practical tips for maintaining sobriety.
If you're going to make stuff up and focus on things, then how about we focus on the stuff that went well?
Ever found yourself replaying a conversation, focusing on the negative bits and completely ignoring the good parts? Belle Robertson knows exactly how you feel. In this episode of 'Belle's One Minute Messages', she tackles the concept of rumination – that annoying habit of overthinking past events and conversations, often zeroing in on where things went wrong. Belle shares her own experiences with this and offers a fresh perspective on how to shift our focus to the positive aspects instead.
With her signature mix of humour and smart-mouth language, Belle makes a compelling case for why we should stop letting 'Wolfie' – her term for the inner critic – control our thoughts. She encourages us to break free from the cycle of negativity and start acknowledging the good moments too. This episode is perfect for anyone struggling with sobriety or just looking to improve their mental well-being.
So, if you're tired of letting past mistakes haunt you, give this a listen. You'll come away with practical tips and a healthier mindset.