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6 Easy Ways to Overcome Negative Thoughts
We are surrounded with negative communication – just turn on the news. Our brains are wired to defend us so we are constantly scanning for threats in our environment.
Did you know negative thoughts can affect your happiness? Your brain actually releases Cortisol, a stress hormone that can impact your health.
You could be happy one minute and the next, your mind is running off in the opposite direction and what started out as a great day ends in despair.
I used to be a negative thinker until l learned you could re-wire your brain by practicing gratitude.
Don’t let negativity ruin your day. Here are six easy ways you can overcome negative thoughts:
- Take a deep breath and tell yourself to stop
You need to be self-aware for this tip to work. The moment you realize you’re thinking negatively, just imagine tapping yourself on the shoulder and telling yourself to take a deep breath and stop the negativity. Once you’ve gathered your thoughts, re-focus your attention on what’s at hand.
- Analyze your negative thoughts
A lot of things that go on in your mind can be pretty irrational, but when negativity’s clouding your brain, it’s easy to overlook this fact. So, instead of taking your negative thought at face value, try breaking it down. You’ll see that it’s not going to be so bad, after all.
- Talk it out with someone you trust
Sometimes you just need to air your thoughts and feelings out. Talk it over with your closest buddy and ask for their advice. Perhaps they’ll be able to offer better insight and give you some positive alternatives.
- Go for a quick run
Clearing your head from time to time is important. When you feel like your negative thoughts are choking the life out of you, and telling yourself to stop thinking negatively isn’t working, then it’s time to go out for a run or a workout. Occupy yourself and get busy doing something else to take your mind off things.
- Think about the things you’re thankful for
Practicing gratitude is important. Keep a list of things you’re grateful for, both tangibles and non-tangibles. When you start feeling down and sorry for yourself, take a look at your list and remind yourself why you’re fortunate. Use this as motivation to continue with your day and your goals.
- Make someone smile
One of the best ways to free your mind from negative thoughts is by giving a bit of your time and attention to someone else. Do something nice for a family member or a friend or even a random stranger on the street. Make it a daily goal to make someone smile or happy, and you’ll forget you ever had negative thoughts to begin with!
Question: which one of these ways did you try and what was the result?
Sandra Donati founded a certified veteran-owned small business in 2016 that specializes in Leadership Training and Development. Ms. Donati served her country with distinction during Desert Shield and Desert Storm and is a world-class facilitator, speaker, educator, trainer, coach and consultant. She has access to a cadre of world-class educators offering professional development training and solutions to government and corporate entities. Employees are an organization’s greatest asset with the foundation for success dependent on great leaders who are both mission and people-focused. InteGreat Peak Performance Work. Life. Play. LLC is headquartered in the National Capital Region (NCR) providing services both nationally and internationally.
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Sandra Donati
Sandra Donati founded a certified veteran-owned small business in 2016 that specializes in Leadership Training and Development. Ms. Donati served her country with distinction during Desert Shield and Desert Storm and is a world-class facilitator, speaker, educator, trainer, coach and consultant. She has access to a cadre of world-class educators offering professional development training and solutions to government and corporate entities. Employees are an organization’s greatest asset with the foundation for success dependent on great leaders who are both mission and people-focused. InteGreat Peak Performance Work. Life. Play. LLC is headquartered in the National Capital Region (NCR) providing services both nationally and internationally.