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Rumination and self-reflection are related but distinct processes. Rumination often involves repetitive and negative thinking patterns, going around in circles about one's thoughts or feelings. This can lead to a focus on negative self-concepts and seeking out information that validates these negative views. On the other hand, self-reflection involves thoughtful and purposeful consideration of one's thoughts, feelings, and experiences, often leading to personal growth and understanding. To shift negative self-dialogue, it's important to practice self-soothing skills, such as distraction and micro-meditation, as well as engaging in positive self-reflection to develop a more balanced and constructive self-perception.

Unlocking Happiness with Friends with Robert Mack

Yeah , I would say that um I definitely was a ruminated , right ? So , you know , statistically , scientifically , women tend to ruminate more than men , which means you just , you know , you're sort of self reflective but not in a necessarily positive way . You think about what you're thinking about , you think about what you're feeling and you go around and around in circles and I was definitely experiencing that even as a little kid , you know , I would just remember going in circles about that .

Unlocking Happiness with Friends with Robert Mack

Did you , do you feel like that noise was something other than depression or was it something you were struggling with as you ? Yeah , I would say that um I definitely was a ruminated , right ? So , you know , statistically , scientifically , women tend to ruminate more than men , which means you just , you know , you're sort of self reflective but not in a necessarily positive way .

Unlocking Happiness with Friends with Robert Mack

So , you know , statistically , scientifically , women tend to ruminate more than men , which means you just , you know , you're sort of self reflective but not in a necessarily positive way . You think about what you're thinking about , you think about what you're feeling and you go around and around in circles and I was definitely experiencing that even as a little kid , you know , I would just remember going in circles about that . It's like having your will stuck in the mud and just keep hitting the gas harder and harder to try to get out .

Unlocking Happiness with Friends with Robert Mack

It is a habit . It is a thought process is a , is a habit . You've been perfecting for years , years to unwind that .

Unlocking Happiness with Friends with Robert Mack

In fact , you will weed out information that contradicts your self concept . So if you have a negative self , self concept will actually go out and seek unwittingly unconsciously , sometimes wittingly unconsciously information that validates the negative view you have of yourself . That's why it's so important to help shift that you and you need support .