Aversion

This one sometimes helps, but we probably shouldn’t overdo it.

Sometimes a sharp stimulus can ‘jolt’ us out of a thinking rut. Some people find wearing an elastic band around their wrist, and giving it a good 'twang' when they want to interrupt their thoughts works well, although it's a bit painful.

Other people find pinching themselves works, but it's up to you if you think the gain's worth the pain!

Maybe there's some short, sharp distraction that works for you? Why not experiment!

(Click on the elastic band)