Hajra Naz
It is natural to focus on more that attracts us. Worry, fear, and negative thinking force our minds to focus on things that we don’t want. Negative thinking drains all of our energy and gets us stuck in the ruminative cycles that exacerbate the feelings of sadness and anger. These cycles are so entrenched that it seems impossible to break free even if we use logic to refute negative thinking.
But the research has shown that a little intervention can change the pattern of these cycles and can slowly take us out of them. Following are the ways that we can apply in our daily lives to stop thinking negatively.
Meet positive people:
People who are full of energy can have a great impact on our lives. So, when we find ourselves stuck in a negative mood, we should seek the company of positive people. Talking to them about our problems does not mean transferring negative energy to them. Instead, we should listen to them and how they see life and allow their energy to heal us inside.
Speak less about the negative experiences:
When we speak again and again about our negative experiences, it makes people avoid our company. This leads to more unhappiness and negative thoughts and we develop a habit of staying negative most of the time. Therefore, we should not repeat our negative experiences and keep our mindset on the right track.
Considering ourselves a victim:
Nobody chooses to get hurt or feel weak and nobody can make us feel like a victim until we consider it ourselves. Therefore, we should always think that we are in charge of the situation and have all the right to happiness and success like everyone else.
Divert our mind:
The best way to divert our attention from negative thoughts is to watch a funny movie. It will help to focus our attention on something funny and let go of anything that bothers us.
Be kind to other people:
When we behave kindly to other people, they act the same way toward us. When people behave with us in a good way, it takes our attention from our problems and it makes us happy for a longer period of time.
Listening to good music:
Music can make a powerful impact on our mood. Calm or meditation music can set our mood on a positive track and it can change completely how we feel about ourselves.
