Have you ever noticed how a 10-minute event can consume hours of your energy?
An uncomfortable email.
A comment from a colleague.
A meeting that didn't go as planned.
The event is over. But we go through the conversation again and again, searching for a different outcome.
The problem is that rumination keeps our energy locked in the past.
When I catch myself doing this, I use these three simple questions:
❓What happened?
❓What did I learn?
❓What will I do differently next time?
These questions shift me from rumination to reflection.
Reflection creates learning. Rumination drains energy.
One Small Step: The next time you find yourself replaying a situation in your mind, try these three questions, then let the experience go and ask yourself what is one small action you can do to stop rumination?
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