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In
today’s high pressure, socially complex world there are times when even the
most adept of us can find ourselves charging headlong into situations that hold
the potential to have a negative effect on us.
If we do find ourselves at that point it is time to say STOP!
TAKE A BREATH!
Take
a pause and breathe for 5 seconds – take a few seconds to analyse a situation
and then decide if or how the situation requires a negative response. Having this short pause can help you avoid
saying something that you might really regret at a later date or if you have to
say something you will be able to express your thoughts in ways that can be
positive, beneficial and avoid negativity.
WRITE YOUR FRUSTRATIONS
ON PAPER
Using
the written word to express your feelings can have an extremely therapeutic
effect because it gets the negativity out of your mind and it also can stop you
having to complain to someone (they might not give you the best of
replies). Once you have written down all
of the current frustrations – and you will know what that point has been
reached – all you have to do is tear the paper up into small pieces and throw
them all away.
DAILY GRATITUDE
What
an excellent way to help you focus the mind – what do you have to be grateful
for? For example if the bath water is
not to the temperature that you like (maybe because someone had a bath earlier)
then be grateful that at least you have a bath that you can relax in.
Or
If
you feel like complaining about the size of your bedroom, stop and think that
there are many people who would love to have a roof over their heads, or if you
are tempted to complain that someone in a restaurant or café made you coffee
too weak – think on being grateful that you are able to go to and have the cup
of coffee in the first place.
WHAT CAUSES YOUR
NEGATIVITY?
Pay
particular attention to times when you notice the negative thoughts arising and
take notes – where are you, who are you with, what are you doing. Writing these things down will help you become
more aware and take the actions necessary to prepare for or withdraw yourself
from such situations.
Once
you know what triggers your negativity then you can take action to remain
positive and steps to avoid the situation.
It
may be that being around certain people + places trigger these feelings of
“doom and gloom” and here it is time to get real and take action, accept the
fact that this is the case and take steps to remove yourself from the place or
their company permanently.
But
you may find that it might just be going to certain places with these people
and then you can take steps to avoid going to those places (with them) .
You
may also find that refusal to accompany them can cause the friendship to break
down but you have to do what is necessary to protect yourself by doing what is
right for you.
One
other reason for the negative vibes in your life can be SOCIAL MEDIA. Now I am not attacking the use of social
media because I use it often for my blogs, my instagram etc. etc.
I
am often astounded by the amount of negativity that exists in those pixel
powered “global village hang outs” and it is oh so easy to be consumed by it
all. It takes lots of reserve to avoid
taking actions that will mean “adding your two penneth” into the pot and before
your realise it you have joined forces with the negativity troops.
So
just to be clear I am NOT advocating a total removal from Social Media, but
what I am saying is use it very carefully because it is very easy to be drawn
into the web of negativity.
Over
the years I have found that certain books can bring about negative states and
should you discover one that upsets you or leaves you feeling down and
depressed or does not serve a purpose, then get rid of it from your life.
So
in closing the points I want to make are these:-
Negativity
is hard to keep out of our lives but if we keep practicing we can make it less
of a struggle and as you do you will notice that you are become happier, and
may be a bit healthier as well.
So
in conclusion let me repeat an age old phrase that my grandma used to say to me
“back in the day”
She
would say
“Dave, if it does not make you happy – just
get rid of it!”
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