Read A Random Paragraph To Stop Ruminating
Ruminating with intrusive thoughts can feel like you have lost touch with the ability to control your mind. It creates frustration, confusion, and sadness.
Reading a random paragraph at this time may seem simple, but it is powerful. The feeling of being able to manoeuvre your thoughts is an important reminder to reconnect with reality.
Tools
Books with a positive tone. Examples, self-help books or light-hearted story books
Steps
- Just turn to any page. Point your finger at a certain paragraph or phrase on the page.
- Focus and carefully read the sentences.
- Take time to relate to the sentences. Try to apply those encouraging words throughout your day.
What Does It Do
Opening a book you picked is an expression to yourself that you are in control. You have the power to choose which paragraph or phrase you fancy. Doing this helps when your mind is filled with intrusive thoughts you cannot control. The feeling of not being in control creates anxiety. This activity reminds you that you can influence your mind.
The second part of the activity allows you to ponder further about what you have read. Again, this builds up the confidence to have control of your own thoughts.
How Do I Feel After This Exercise
I love self-help books! It is usually the type of book I will grab for this activity. Books with good quotes serve as encouragement and motivation for me to plan my day well.
Personally, I feel very satisfied after reading a particular quote, as it highlights what I want to focus on. Oftentimes, I can relate to these motivating or positive texts. It gives me great satisfaction when I do so.
This is a simple, fun activity you can do to lighten your mood when you feel down. I like doing it at the beginning of the day to set the mood right.
You may want to give it a try.
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