How to Stop Ruminating with Dr. Kristi Angevine

Rumination is not just thinking repeatedly about something. This is introspection. Instead, rumination is persevering on distressing ideas. It is an intrusive and obsessive act rather than a deep reflection. In fact, rumination is our go-to place when things are uncomfortable. Someone may have said something upsetting to you. And then you repeat that conversation in your head. Five million times. So ruminating is tough. On the one hand, it gives you a sense of power and control over the situation. But, on the other, it can be very destructive. Besides, rumination is like a stationary bike. It goes nowhere. Today’s guest, Dr. Kristi Angevine, will help us understand why ruminating is a habit and how to deconstruct it. Dr. Kristi Angevine is a board-certified ObGyn and also a certified life coach. She specializes in helping high-achievers change unhelpful habits into intentional ones. Today, Erika and I spoke with Kristi about habits in general and rumination in particular.  I hope you get as much from this interview as we did. Enjoy.  In This Episode:01:20 Introducing Dr. Kristi Angevine    04:54 Kristi’s background 06:28 Reason why Kristi focuses on habits 13:18 Definition of the habit of rumination      16:43 Why do we ruminate?  19:19 Rumination doesn’t feel like a choice22:05 Actions that could be done when ruminating 28:31 How to prevent the emergence of rumination 35:10 Examples of helpful resources 44.15 What to do if your inner critic emerges45.44 Kristi’s childhood memory that she really cherishes 47.42 Connecting with Kristi’s work Dr. Kristi AngevineWebsite - https://habitsonpurpose.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/habits.on.purpose Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kristi.angevine/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristi-angevine/ Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/habits-on-purpose/id1609275644 FREE tools:Get FREE access to my ‘Conflict Cure’ mini-course, plus weekly relationship tools delivered straight to your inbox —> https://bit.ly/RelationalIQ-NewsletterNeed more customized support? Apply for a Relationship Breakthrough Call with Dr. Kavetha Sun —> https://go.oncehub.com/BreakthroughCallwithDrKavethaSun