Jun 5, 2019
In this episode, Tracy talks about rumination, what it is and why those of us with ADHD are more partial to engage in it. Discover how hyperfocusing is related to rumination.
Tracy talks about hyperactivity, not only in our bodies but also in our minds. She also shares how rumination is related to past problems rather than current or future problems. Learn how rumination:
- Is related to transitions
- Often increases your levels of cortisol
- Cuts you off from friends and family
- Is linked to overeating, alcoholism, depression, anxiety, insomnia, high blood pressure etc etc.
- Can actually make you become more negative
- Can make you more self-centered
- Might be something you do and don’t even know that you’re doing it
Learn how you can stop ruminating and teach yourself how to notice your thoughts. Know the difference between past and future thoughts.
Tracy then shares
- the antidote to rumination
- why she believes that there is no such thing as failure
- how important it is to listen to your intuition instead of statistics, numbers and figures
- the importance of BMW time
- that whatever you focus on just gets bigger
- how to make distractibility your friend
- how to manage your emotions by taking action around your passions
- how to create internal motivation and increase your own dopamine
- the importance of focusing on others when you’re trying to control rumination