ONE: Negative Talk: Though this list is not in ranking order, thinking, feeling, speaking, and finally, acting negatively is one of the most tiring things in the world. Literally. Prolonged negativity causes stress that can release hormones that in turn exhaust us or worse still - cause illnesses. So potent are the effects of negativity on our bodies.
What can you do? The mind has doors that only you can open. Refuse to open the lock when negativity comes knocking. Be strong and divert your attention through a book, music, talking, movies, cooking, running, meditating.....anything.
TWO: Jealousy: Not just is jealousy a major waste of good energy it is a complete waste of our time. Think about it - what do we achieve anyway? Not just do we not get what the other person has, we also begin downgrading what we already have. Now that's an unfair deal.
What can you do? Write down five things you are utterly proud of in your own life. These could date back to school days even. Read the list aloud and absorb its impact on your mind and spirit. It works.
THREE: Worrying and Brooding: I read somewhere long ago that 99% of what we worry about never comes true. I tested it out and found this to be a fact. Logically, the time we waste in worrying about a hypothetical situation could have been invested in making the current situation a great one.
What can you do? Get logical about worrying. Worrying is an irrational activity - so ask yourself, what is fact and what is fiction? And what if the worst case scenario did really happen?
FOUR: Blaming: Not just others, but blaming oneself and taking too much responsibility is a draining mental activity. It creates negativity and helplessness - both of which tire us out mentally. God helps those who help themselves - is not just a spiritual thought, but a psychological one, too!
What can you do? Talk to yourself when you feel wronged before you talk to anyone else. Most probably, we do have a hand in our own pain. Once we address that with courage, others seem lesser culprits.
FIVE: Feeding Fear: Nothing blows things more out of proportion than fear. It could range from fear of losing our image to fear of losing money or health. But fear drives us like nothing else. And it also robs us of precious energy that we absolutely need to fire our imagination and passion.
What can you do? Figure out one small fear and get over it. Just one tiny one. The sense of elation is worth experiencing. That one small step makes other fears seem less towering.
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