We have all encountered situations, events, or people that for whatever reason triggered a negative emotion or reaction within us. Sometimes, we are able to brush it off relatively quickly and carry on and then later on, when we think about the encounter, it seems so far away and we don’t even care.
And that is awesome. If only every bump in the road we encounter could be like that.
But, sometimes it is not. When its something that is truly personal, shocking, traumatic, and/or touches a deep nerve within us, we have the tendency to replay it over and over in our mind.
A lot of people just aren’t aware of their thoughts. Or they aren’t aware that it is their thoughts that are creating and perpetuating this negative emotion.
But I have found a way to feel better about anything that makes me feel bad no matter how big or small it is. Granted, the small issues are easier to get over, but this same process can be applied in both situations.
The exercise is to make a List of Positive Aspects about the situation, or person, or whatever it is.
I get it that it may be really hard to do this because you don’t feel like shining anything positive on it. But this is not about them. This is about you.
This is about finding a way to feel better about whatever is causing you so much pain. Don’t you want to feel better more than anything else? Don’t you want that relief? Of course, you do!
Give this a try and let me know how it worked! I would love for you to have tools to help you get through rough patches that may pop up in your life.
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