Think positive.
Smile more.
Always look on the bright side of things.
These are the positive things that are said over and over again.
Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing wrong with them, but if you look closely, we favor too much positivity that throws us off balance.
Being positive is indeed a powerful tool to help you get through life, but it can become toxic if it becomes too much.
When you always force yourself to see the positive side of things, it can get draining.
And when you are overly optimistic, you are likely to ignore your thoughts and emotions that are happening at a deeper level.
Negativity, in your life, is part of it. This happens.
Also, a bit of negative thinking used well can also be powerful for introspection and a motivator for change.
This is because life will always throw us curveballs, and even though positivity is a good mindset, embracing the negative moments in our lives will keep us real.
It’s all about not resisting negativity but flowing with it.
The Acceptance Of Everything
Negative events that occur in our lives can make us talk about them and limit ourselves within its walls.
However, looking closely at the negative emotions surrounding the issue is helpful in moving you forward.
Accepting negative emotions and giving yourself space to feel them are huge game changers.
By doing so, you will see what is really going on. Allow yourself to shoot people you trust.
And you know what can help?
If we are encouraged to keep gratitude journals, why not have a complaint journal as well, where you can put all your worries on paper?
When you do these things, you will be able to see the bigger picture, and realize that, after all, it is not so bad.
From there, start solving problems to get past the negativity.
You will work on yourself and on the other parts of your life to avoid the negative experience again.
Then There’s The Walking…
Negative things can set you on the path to a happier place.
When you let yourself focus on the negatives, you wouldn’t move forward.
Have you ever thought about this?
This may sound bad, but in life, you need to harness the power of negative thinking in your life as well.
Acknowledge that you are not happy and give enough space for reflection.
By doing so, you will be able to work out a solution; in that case, your negative emotions turn into motivators that drive you to change.
These periods of negativity in our lives are actually how you can improve yourself—it helps you better understand your strengths when you’re facing challenges.
Stay Authentic, Stay You
Here’s the truth: No one can stay positive all the time.
This does not work for us, especially since we are multifaceted.
When you are only emanating positivity, you are putting too much pressure on yourself to be anything other than an authentic human being.
Only negative feelings are pushed down and sent to denial.
Allow yourself to go with the flow, despite the negativity.
Do not resist.
You are bound to discover many things about yourself and where you are currently in your journey that can help you make the right decisions.
Don’t let negativity hold you down, let it lift you up instead.
Are you willing to deal with negativity?
