Negative thinking can encourage the manifestation of negative events in our life. When you are focused strongly on all the things that are wrong or could go wrong, it often seems that these things become more likely to happen. Conversely, setting our minds on what we want, on the positive things we desire, seem to attract these things more strongly into our lives. If you find yourself bogged down by negative thinking processes, here are 4 steps to releasing this energy so that there is room for the positive:
1. Take care for yourself physically. Don't underestimate the impact physical health has upon mental well being. Eat well, focusing on whole grains, lean proteins, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Take supplements if needed, including a food based multivitamin, calcium, and fish oil. Exercise according to your doctor's recommendations. Sustained cardiovascular exercise releases endorphins, the feel good compounds that help elevate your mood.
2. Release your anger toward others and yourself. Whoever the object of your anger is, try this exercise. First, allow yourself the full experience of the anger. Let the emotion fully consume you, and feel the impact on your body and emotions. Once you have felt the negative effects, tell yourself consciously that you are going to release the anger because it no longer serves YOU. Allow that the person you are angry with did the best they could, with what they had to work with - keeping in mind, that may not be much. Imagine the release of this person to the universe, to God and whatever is in store for him or her. Allow that you are exactly where you are meant to be, right here and now. Begin to imagine what benefits may arise from your experience. You may need to repeat these steps several times, especially if the offense was great.
3. If negative thoughts become pervasive, you can try this technique to banish those thoughts. Try imagining a big red "X" through the thought, then say "Stop" and switch to a different physical activity.
4. Begin to focus your mind on happier thoughts - allow yourself to daydream about the things you most desire. Imagine in sensory detail what it will be like to have or experience those things - see, taste, hear, feel, and smell it. You will find that your motivation to work toward these goals increases the more tangible in your mind they become.
Are you interested in addressing your life challenges from a holistic standpoint, assessing the physical, emotional, and relationship components?
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Shannon Cook is a personal coach and resource guide who has written a number of informative articles and ebooks on the topic of toxic relationships and holistic personal growth, including physical, emotional and relationship health.
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