Shifting one's environment, such as by walking outside, can help change thought patterns associated with rumination.

“For me, one of the things I had to learn was I need to shift my environment. If I realize, oh, I'm doing the rumination thing again, literally I just need to get up and walk outside, right? Just that shift alone can help to change my thought patterns.”

“People who walked in nature experienced a decrease in rumination and negative feelings.”