5 Ways To Pull Yourself Out of Negativity

5 Ways To Pull Yourself Out of Negativity 

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There is no doubt that we often fall into a negative mind-set. Maybe you had a bad day at work or you got every red light heading to the grocery store. It happens. It's okay. But remember not to stay down the the well of negativity. There are many ways you can lift yourself back up!

1. Turn To Someone - If you have a loved one that has a similar way of thinking as you do (when you are being positive), then turn to them in your difficult moment. They can help cheer you up and remind you how wonderful it is to be happy and positive. They can also remind you to look on the brighter side of life. There are much worse things than being late to work or dropping your lunch on the ground.

2. Watch a Comedy - It's good for you to smile, it helps the positivity swarm around you, BUT, it's even better if you laugh! Turn towards your favorite comedy movie. Invite a friend over to watch it with you and just laugh away. After it's over, you will feel much better. I promise! 

3. Pick up a Hobby - Unless you already have one you love. Doing something you love and that really brings you joy will help lift your mood back up. Sometimes I pick up a book to read or do arts and crafts. Most of the time, your hobby can be a stress reliever without you even realizing. If your hobby allows you to focus in on what you are doing and forget about the world outside, then that might be exactly what you need! 

4. Sleep - Sometimes when we are feeling down, all we need is a good power nap. After, you might feel so much better and forget about whatever happened that brought you down in the first place.

5. Meditate - Allow yourself to slow down for a moment. Put on some soft music, lay down and close your eyes, and let the music take you away into the area where your true happiness resides, your soul! Meditating has been used for a very long time to re-focus ourselves and has been known to heal. If you never meditated before don't feel like you won't be any good at it. It is very simple. Stay open minded and you can do it!

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Sara 

www.happinesstalks.com 

Resistance

Let's Talk Resistance..

What is resistance? I have heard so many times over and over, that no one else is stopping your good from coming to you, you are doing it yourself. Ok, so how am I doing that? For sure there must be an unseen force out there stopping me, because I sure wouldn't do it my self. Well, as it turns out, both are true. Another name for this force and resistance is EGO. And most of us, although unaware of it, have given way to much control and power to our ego. And how did we do that? By giving into it so much. Why do we give into it? Because it uses our stored up memories and beliefs from our sub conscious to validate its reasoning.

For instance, when we decide that we want to try something new to better our lives, Resistance steps in.

How? In the form of Excuses! I don't have time for that...I don't have enough money to do that.. I'm afraid I'll make a mistake..I tried but then things started to go wrong so I quit..I tried once before and it didn't work...I could go on and on, but I think you get the point. Even if all is well, we can create problems so that we have excuses to stay in our comfort zone.

Now, we don't want to fight the ego. After all, it believes it is trying to save us from pain and heartache. So, all we need to do is make peace with it. How? By just recognizing, resistance/ego/excuses, when it shows up. And gently say to yourself."It's ok, I'll be ok, I can do this. Thank you for helping, I know you mean well, but I can handle this." Then start to take steps in the direction you want to go. Make a decision, and take the first step to learn how to dance, learn to play the piano, clean out that closet, to start eating healthy, to start being positive. There are many free videos on YouTube to just about learn anything. Once we lessen the ego's power, it will stop giving us so much grief and will allow us to be open and receptive to our desires. You can do this, it may take a little effort, but you are worth it!

                                                            Anne

                                                    
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