In physics they say for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction – while I am no astrophysicist – I do know drugs – Calm down DEA readers, I earned a Doctor of Pharmacy at UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While I am not suggesting you take a break from your feelings and then return to just thinking about them, which can lead to feeling bad or worse about the negative emotions… but sometimes I\/we get stuck in a mental loop of thinking about the fact that we are or were feeling down\/stressed\/etc… some might call them mental loops or negative feedback thoughts or rumination\/perseveration. Just thinking about those words hurts my ADHD brain a little… here’s something to try if you haven’t and hell if it doesn’t work you can bash this article on your socials or just go back to your regular scheduled thinking patterns… \ud83d\ude42 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you\u2019re stuck in a mental slump\u2014whether it\u2019s depression, stress, ADHD overthinking, or emotional burnout\u2014the last thing<\/em> you want to hear is: Let\u2019s be honest. When you\u2019re deep in it, those suggestions can feel irritating at best<\/strong>, and dismissive at worst. But here\u2019s why movement actually makes sense<\/em>\u2014especially when you don\u2019t feel like doing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When your mind is in overdrive\u2014spinning through worst-case scenarios, trying to problem-solve, grieving, overanalyzing, or just plain stuck<\/strong>\u2014you\u2019re not being lazy. You\u2019re exhausted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mental loops drain energy. They exhaust your nervous system. You\u2019re \u201cup in your thoughts\u201d because your nervous system is trying to regain a sense of control. You\u2019ve spent energy scanning for threats, playing out possibilities, and reacting to stressors. Burning muscles = shut-up switch for the brain.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The physical sensation pulls your attention away from your thoughts and into the now<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Low motivation. Restlessness. Irritability. Numbness. These aren\u2019t failures. They\u2019re your body saying:<\/p>\n\n\n\n “You\u2019ve been doing too much thinking. Try moving instead.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Movement is your body\u2019s built-in pressure valve<\/strong>. It balances the scale when you\u2019ve spent too much time in mental or emotional overexertion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You don\u2019t need a gym. You don\u2019t need to \u201cwork out.\u201d Motivation is a byproduct of momentum. Don\u2019t wait for it to show up\u2014create it.<\/strong> When your brain is overloaded and spiraling, your body is the way out. You\u2019ve done enough thinking. Because sometimes the best way to heal the mind\u2026 So next time your mind won\u2019t quiet down, let your body take the lead. With movement and clarity,<\/strong> How positive movement can help negative feelings and thoughts In physics they say for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction – while I am no astrophysicist – I do know drugs – Calm down DEA readers, I earned a Doctor of Pharmacy at UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. While I am not […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[48],"tags":[50,49,13,47,46,51,52,45],"class_list":["post-65","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-mental-health-wellness","tag-depression","tag-low-mood","tag-mind-body-connection","tag-momentum","tag-motivation","tag-negative-thoughts","tag-positive-action","tag-stuck"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/resilientclarity.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/resilientclarity.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/resilientclarity.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/resilientclarity.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/resilientclarity.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=65"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/resilientclarity.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":68,"href":"https:\/\/resilientclarity.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65\/revisions\/68"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/resilientclarity.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=65"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/resilientclarity.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=65"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/resilientclarity.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=65"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\u201cHave you tried yoga?\u201d<\/strong>
\u201cExercise helps!\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nYou’re Not Lazy\u2014You’re Overloaded<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019re not doing nothing\u2014your brain is doing too much.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWhy Movement Works (Even When You Don\u2019t Feel Like It)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Your Body Is the Fastest Way Out of Your Head<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
That\u2019s why moving your body\u2014especially in a way that makes your muscles burn<\/strong>\u2014works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n2. Your Symptoms Are Trying to Move You Toward Balance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nPractical Movement Breaks\u2014Even at Work or on Low-Energy Days<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You just need to burn off the mental buildup.<\/strong> Here are quick, practical options:<\/p>\n\n\n\nAt Work (or in tight spaces):<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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At Home (when you’re in a slump):<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nDon\u2019t Wait for Motivation\u2014Move First<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You don\u2019t need to want to do it.
You don\u2019t need to do it perfectly.
You just need to start moving.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFinal Thought: Let the Muscles Burn So the Mind Can Rest<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Not to run away from your thoughts\u2014but to balance them<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now do some moving.
Even just 60 seconds of burn, shake, stretch, or pace<\/strong> can disrupt the loop and bring you back into yourself.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
is to move the body until the noise fades.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Breathe. Move. Reset. Begin again.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014Dr. Justin Herbert & The Resilient Clarity Team<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"