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Jan
Stop negative overthinking by externalizing thoughts from your brain's active memory (RAM) onto a physical medium using self-awareness, grounding exercises like the 5-4-3-2-1 technique, and a structured action plan. To effectively break the cycle, you must move from passive worrying to a blunt "receipt check" of your logic, effectively moving your attention from your head back into the physical world. Quick Summary: The Glitch: Rumination is a survival mechanism where your amygdala treats a bad memory like a physical threat. The Reset: Use the 5-4-3-2-1 technique to force your senses (smell, touch, sight) to override mental noise. The Audit: Challenge…