Tell me whether this sounds familiar:

You’re about to step into unfamiliar territory in which your future is uncertain. Maybe it’s leaving a comfortable job with a stable income for a new one that’s much more exciting and aligned with your passions but relies on commission for income. Or perhaps you’re moving to a new city where you have friends but no roots like you do in the place you’re leaving.

No matter the scenario, the uncertainty is the same. And along with the uncertainty come the negative what-ifs. You’re trying to fall asleep, and all you can think about are your future bills or the people you’re leaving behind. Your body feels tense, and there’s such a heavy weight on your chest that you can barely breathe. And then the spiraling begins and, before you know it, you’ve imagined the worst possible future for yourself that feels right around the corner.

The psychological term for spiraling is rumination, and it consists of repetitively thinking about negative emotions, past events, or distressing situations. A........

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