Rumination

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verb to think, speak, or write at length about (a particular subject, especially one that is a source of unhappiness, anxiety, or dissatisfaction)

  • It is not productive to dwell on past mistakes in a professional setting.
  • Don't dwell on what happened, just move on and focus on the present.
  • Stop dwelling on it, it's not worth your time and energy.
  • His mind tends to dwell on negative thoughts, preventing him from enjoying the present moment.