![]() ![]() One little being having a particular experience at this particular moment. See your little self, electrical impulses whizzing across your brain. Then zoom in to see your continent, then your country, your city, and finally the room you’re in. Zoom out so far, you can see planet Earth hanging in space. Rather than saying “I’m feeling ashamed,” try “There is shame being felt.” Imagine that you’re a scientist observing a phenomenon: “How interesting, there are self-critical thoughts arising.” ♦ Imagine seeing yourself from afar. Just naming what you are thinking and feeling can help you neutralize it. ♦ Assign a label to your negative experience: self-criticism, anger, anxiety, etc. ♦ See your thoughts as graffiti on a wall or as little electrical impulses flickering around your brain. Assume you’re missing a lot of elements, many of which could be positive. Just because your mind comes up with something doesn’t necessarily mean it has any validity. ♦ Don’t assume your thoughts are accurate. ![]() You may also discover some of your own that work just as well. As you try each technique, pay attention to which ones work best for you and keep practicing them until they become instinctive. “Putting It into Practice: Neutralizing Negativity Use the techniques below anytime you’d like to lessen the effects of persistent negative thoughts. ![]()
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