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Ruminating
A 2017 study published in Behaviour Research & Therapy found that ruminating—repetitively thinking about a stressor or problem without working towards a solution—can lead to an increase in symptoms of depression. Rather than harping on the past and mulling over things you can’t change, put your energy towards living in the moment and focusing on the future.