Fighting Negative Emotions

Helping others win over negative emotions,

If you fight a negative emotion rather than face it, you may let it grow. You should face the emotion immediately and settle it once and for all. If you ignore the terrible emotions, they could think that they are winning. It is all right to let yourself feel and work through things.

Try some deep breathing techniques. These or other grounding techniques should help you return to your present moment. Also, try talking to someone you trust. When burdens are shared, you have more ideas and ways to cope. A shared burden almost always feels lighter.

Whenever you face your burden, remember it is never an “I failed.” You are turning that saying into “I learned.” Engage in creative expression. Use art, music, journaling, or your forte to help release built-up emotion.

You need to help build self-compassion. If you treat others with understanding and compassion, Why would you not treat yourself the same way? Treat yourself the same way you would a dear friend going through a tough time.

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Author: Mike Balof

A retired Air Force Master Sergeant, Mike used to lay in bed at night and worry about what would happen if his plant closed or found himself without a job. One day his plant closed. Rather than panic and hysteria (OK, maybe a little) Mike found himself carried away on the adventure of his life. Mike started with the best job he ever had working at Home Depot. He spent 8 years working with job seekers at a local workforce center, helping them to find employment. He then started his own company developing courses, writing books and urging others to follow their own paths into the future. Mike holds a Master of Arts in Adult Education and Training and a Bachelor of Business Management, earned through the University of Phoenix and an AAS degree in Electronics Systems Technology from the Community College of the Air Force. Mike is a member of the Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society.

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