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The thoughts we focus on create how we feel, which controls the actions we take. This is the backbone of the thought model: ...

Have you ever replayed a recent conversation with a stranger to the point that you couldn’t sleep? Or reread the message 5 times before hitting the ‘Send’ button? Well, all these times you’ve been ...

One way to overcome rumination or obsessive thought patterns is to clarify the difference between rumination and reflection. ...

People often get confused between rumination and obsession. Both involve repetitive thoughts. However, the way of thinking is different. The American Psychiatric Association says, “Rumination involves ...

Thoughts that arise spontaneously when humans are not deliberately trying to think of something are known to play a key role in decision-making and various cognitive functions, as well as in some ...