Overcoming Negativity

 Overcoming Negativity

 

It is fairly said that your thoughts, words, and actions can make you or break you. A positive and optimistic attitude gives you the strength to get up every time you fall down until you realise your dreams, while negativity and hopelessness will devour your energy and thinking ability, taking you nowhere.

 

When pessimistic thoughts dominate your mind, they reflect on your demeanour. Negativity overpowers your personality, which ultimately affects your life in many ways.

 

There have been many instances where successful and accomplished people lose everything to negative thinking, be it relationships or fortune. Moreover, their tendency to get into people’s words inflicts them unbearable losses.

 

Even if we know how to stay away from negative thinking, many times negative people’s energies manage to impact us. In such a condition, it becomes pretty difficult to remain unaffected by negative thoughts. Practise the following simple yet powerful tips to help you fight any kind of negative emotion:

 

Surround Yourself with Positive People

 

It is a fact that people’s energy affects us, no matter whether it is positive or negative. When you hang around with positive people, you stay upbeat and full of positivity. It is impossible to change a negative person, but you can change yourself. When you learn to do that, you don’t keep holding onto things, especially negative feelings.

 

Practise Mindfulness Meditation

 

Mindfulness meditation is another way to stop negative thoughts and emotions. It helps build deeper self-awareness and makes you more conscious of your thoughts and feelings. A recent study revealed that mindful breathing promoted a greater level of optimism and positive decision-making.

 

Indulge in Happiness Activities

 

Do things that make you happier and that fill you with joy and positivity. You can head to the mountains, capture beautiful things, join a music programme, go for a long drive, read a good, value-creating book, or learn something new that enhances your skills. Even if you have an awful day or are going through a rough patch in your life, such activities keep you busy and divert your attention. You do not linger on things when your inner peace remains intact.

 

Maintain an Arm’s Length Distance from Negative News

 

Staying updated with the happenings taking place at the national and international levels is good, but not at the cost of your mental peace. When you feel that any negative incident is taking hold of you, set a limit on it. After all, the purpose should be to keep yourself informed and not get stressed out.

 

Winning Yourself is Possible

 

There will always be situations when you feel angry, upset, or helpless. Negative thoughts or bad emotions would come to mind. What is important is coming out of their grip. When you develop this tendency, life becomes a celebration.