This article blends: the thought-regulation strategies from your earlier Twisted Minds article the sleep protocols and neuroscience tools from the Huberman Lab and peer-reviewed research on rumination, insomnia, and intrusive thoughts to help you break the cycle.

At Twisted Minds Counseling, we pair bottom-up tools that soothe the body, with top-down tools that reshape the story.

The Far Side cartoon by Gary Larson Let’s be honest:  how many half-baked 3-step methods and trendy coping tips have you seen on Instagram or TikTok? Probably too many to count. And of the few that seem  helpful, how many can you actually recall in the middle of a stress spiral? That’s why we created the A.S.S. Method  — a memorable, evidence-informed tool for real emotional regulation. It’s simple, science-backed, and designed to stick: 👉 A wareness👉 S oothe👉 S tep Back �

In the journey toward mental wellbeing, our thought patterns shape everything—our emotions, behaviors, and how we see the world. While positive thinking gets plenty of attention, there's a less talked about (but equally essential) strategy: productive thinking. Both approaches offer powerful tools. But used in isolation, they can backfire. The real magic lies in finding a balance between hopeful optimism and grounded problem-solving.

Practice Mindfulness to Break the Cycle A "Twisted Mind" Have you ever found yourself trapped in a cycle of overthinking—reliving past...