How to Deal with Negative Emotions
How to Deal with Negative Emotions 1. Acknowledge how you feel. Admit to yourself that you are angry, hurt, bitter, jealous or resentful. Don’t bottle up your negative emotions. Being honest is the first step to changing how you feel. 2. Don’t start judging and condemning yourself. You’re not evil or worthless; your emotions are not you . They simply give an insight into what is going on, and how you feel about different people or events. 3. Find a healthy way to express how you feel. You need to find a good way to get them out of your system. Vent, write in your journal, or talk to a friend. It’s better to release them, than to bury, your emotions. 4. Try and gain an insight into people and events that trigger powerful feelings of negativity . Ask – “What are the beliefs that I attach to these triggers? “And – “Are they realistic and accurate?” Then, work on challenging extreme beliefs so you feel less negative, ...