We all know that staying positive during difficult times can help us in the long run, but it's often much easier said than done! When emotions run high, our minds can easily go into 'fight or flight' mode, losing the ability to stay calm, regain control, and make decisions with a clear head. What's more, emotions can be difficult to understand—it's not always about feeling 'sad,' 'angry,' or 'stressed.' Sometimes, all our emotions get jumbled together, leaving us confused and stuck in a rut.
Negative emotions are an integral part of life: without them, we wouldn't be able to appreciate the positive aspects or feel emotionally balanced. Taking care of your emotional well-being and staying positive is not about completely eradicating confusing emotions, but rather about acquiring the skills and resources needed to manage life's ups and downs.
Here are some of Bach's best tips to help you become more self-aware and learn to focus on positivity when emotions are high.
Self-awareness
The first step is to know exactly how you feel. Write down the following questions, along with the first thing that comes to mind in response:
- What am I feeling right now?
-What's bothering me right now?
– How important is it?
– What would make me feel better right now?
Sometimes, seeing things unfold before our eyes can help us better understand the situation. Assessing the importance of things is also a great exercise to help us prioritize and manage our emotions. We know how easy it is to get overwhelmed by the challenges in our lives, and even if some things are important, we may sometimes realize that we are holding on to something that is not so important.
Setting goals
Setting goals is all about starting small and finding realistic, achievable goals. You want to find goals that will help you achieve things without adding pressure—you want to work smarter, not harder. Write down your top three priorities and break them down into small, achievable steps you can take each day to achieve your goal. Then, write down three self-care activities. These might be practicing meditation, reading your book before bed, or journaling. Each day, try to make sure you do one of these self-care activities, along with your other tasks. Over time, these activities will become habits, leading to a gradual change in behavior that should help you gain more control over yourself and your emotions.
Take a break
While it's important to have goals, sometimes the best thing you can do when you're feeling overwhelmed is to take a break and take care of yourself. Burnout is never fun, and our bodies and minds can only handle so much, so make sure you take time for yourself every day. Allow yourself to sleep in if you really need to, indulge in that slice of cake, or just indulge for a moment to give yourself the best chance of succeeding the next day.
Move your body
Regular exercise is good for you: it releases serotonin, known as the “happy hormone.” However, getting active doesn't mean you have to hit the treadmill six days a week. Varying your routine by trying activities like Pilates, yoga, HIIT, walking, stretching, and swimming can help keep things interesting and fun. Listening to self-help podcasts or audiobooks while working out is also a great way to feel more positive both mentally and physically. Over time, you may find that exercise is the perfect way to let go of emotions and clear your head.
Say no
Feeling empowered to say no to things can have a big impact on your emotional well-being. It's so easy to spread yourself too thin, trying to please others or prove to yourself that 'we've got this.' But learning to be resilient also means learning to say no. Learning to say no not only has a positive impact on your own well-being, but it can also help you build fair and trusting relationships with others. If you ever feel doubtful or under pressure, return to the list of goals you've set for yourself—will this little extra help you achieve your goals? Is it a priority? If not, offer to wait another time or simply say no.
Talk to your friends
Staying connected with trusted friends and family can help us get through tough times with a smile. Whether you need a shoulder to lean on or can help support someone, the only way to find out is to connect with people. No one's life is perfect, and sharing our worries with others and hearing theirs in return can remind us that we are not alone.
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