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Life can be filled with good times, great food, exhilarating adventures, and compassionate people. Yet, it may sometimes feel like something is awry. This may be an indication that something is lacking or some area of your life requires your attention.
During our existence, we each have something that we must overcome. No matter what brings you down, find ways to make a positive adjustment. If you find yourself focusing on former disappointments, remember to let them go. Perhaps you suffer from anxiety or have unhealthy thoughts. Replace the negative, unhealthy thoughts with positive thoughts. It is best to seek the professional help of a therapist or counselor if this issue seems to be ongoing. If you question your self-worth or doubt your capabilities, consider taking some classes, developing a new skill, or even becoming certified in something you have already mastered through life or work experience. This will allow you to see yourself in a new light: capable, accomplished, ready for the next level of your success. It may even be helpful to try different activities. Consider hobbies that you formerly had or brainstorm about new ones. Alternatively, you could find an activity partner to explore things to do in your area to occupy your free time on days of shared availability.
There are many ways to prove to yourself that you are capable of achievement. A change of pace, willingness to recover from those negative thoughts, and daily insistence on overcoming what is ailing you can steer you clear of spirit-dampening doldrums. Be honest with yourself about what is at the root of anything troubling you. Determine steps to take to move forward. Remain positive by doing what helps you feel good about yourself. Include people in your life who see the great things about you, can speak objectively when you need to discuss things, and are willing to help you reach your goals when they can assist you. If you have exhausted your ideas or require insight, find a positive-minded, mature mentor you can trust and with whom you are comfortable. Be encouraged!
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Great post this week. I (like most of us) struggle with negative thoughts, but I know that reinforcing positivity is key. Spending time with a partner or mentor is great advice and helps. It is important to spend time with yourself and discover things that genuinely make you happy and that you enjoy doing.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kasey! People do not like discussing their negative thoughts. Often, it is due to the potential backlash or resultant commentary. Yet, it is best to share potentially damaging things with someone who cares about your well-being. It can be uplifting to say it out loud, removing some of the pressure from holding it inside, and sharing it with someone who cares allows the person to check on you to make sure you are ok now that they know that you sometimes struggle with negative thoughts. We all need the relief of being able to share something in confidence, the ability to have someone trustworthy in whom we can confide, and the peace that doing so can bring.
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