Negative thoughts can be overwhelming and can affect our mood and behavior if left unaddressed. However, there are several strategies that can help you deal with negative thoughts:
Identify the negative thought: The first step in dealing with negative thoughts is to identify them. Recognize when you are having a negative thought and try to identify what triggered it.
As we unfold, as we allow and try to heal, as we look at what no longer serves us well, what matters most is how we process and mindfully move through anything that comes our way. To come back to a place of equanimity so we can make choices and decisions that feel grounded, authentic, and conscious, this is how we can do the best we can.
As our world continues to shift and the stressors of these shifts bombard our senses, methods to pay attention and take care of ourselves emotionally, mentally and physically are needed now more than ever. Below are five, simple and immediate ways to bring awareness, calm and shift our patterns when triggered by stressful and anxiety-provoking situations.
