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Externalizing thought during rumination

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  1. George MackPositiveJul 2, 2026· Modern Wisdom

    Externalizing thoughts through writing, speaking, or walking helps interrupt rumination.

    So either think with my hands or as you mentioned, then think with your mouth or think with your feet so as you're walking.

    Listen at 52:55

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  2. Paul ContiPositiveMay 4, 2026· Huberman Lab Essentials

    Writing or speaking thoughts activates additional cognitive processes.

    when we take the thought process outside of us, so if we write the words down or if we say the words, we say the words to another person, then we're bringing different brain processes online

    Listen at 30:58

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