Thinking old thoughts over and over does not create a happy life, only new, positive thoughts can do that.
People have a distorted view of the world when they are controlled by their negative thoughts that in turn produce negative emotions. If the cycle is not broken and left uninterrupted, it inevitably has a detrimental physical and mental effect on a person. And if these cycles continue often enough, they can lead to clinical depression and anxiety.
Don’t let your negative thoughts spin out of control. Here are 4 ways to quite negative thoughts and make room for positive ones.
- Focus on the Present Moment
We become trapped by negative thoughts when we think too much about the future or the past.
Abandon the cycle of obsessive over-thinking. Focus on the present moment by grabbing your attention and focusing on something small, but meaningful.
- Think Bigger
When you’re burdened with unbearable pain and discontent in the present, shift your perspective towards the bigger picture.
Focus on the big picture by imagining the multitude of benefits that will ultimately come from this bout of growth. Remember how time helps heal all wounds.
- Surround Yourself with the People You Love
Seek out the company of loved ones. Turn the focus on them and see how it feels to surround yourself with outside thoughts — to break the spell of negativity.
Feel gratitude and contentment that these people are in your life.
- Laugh, Always
To break a bout of negativity, just laugh! Let yourself release from negativity by feeling lightness of joy — from comedy clips on YouTube to playing with your dogs.
Learn to snap yourself out of a rollercoaster of negative thoughts by doing these little things. These are things you can do instantly – call a loved one, watch a funny video, reach down and pick up your furry friend. Don’t underestimate the power of changing your thought process in a given moment.
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