Ever catch yourself replaying past mistakes over and over again?

That voice in your head constantly asking “Why did you say that?” or “You should’ve done better” feels like it’s keeping you sharp and safe from making the same mistakes right?

But here’s the thing: it usually does the opposite.

Psychologists call it rumination — and it’s the father of self-loathing and low self-worth.

The more we think in the past, the less mental capacity we have to make good decisions in the present.

Our nervous system stays locked in survival mode, our brain’s replaying old “failures” as if they’re happening right now, and our poor bodies not knowing any different.

Growth and success don't come from beating yourself up.

They actually come from noticing the loop, stepping back with compassion, and asking:

What can I do NOW to make things better?

That’s the shift to peace, calm, clarity, and the quickest step toward a better decision.

This week in our latest Mind Hack video, I’ll explain an ancient teaching that will make that shift so much easier.

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