HOW TO FIGHT NEGATIVE THOUGHTS IN A HEALTHY WAY?
Negative thoughts are cognitions characterized by negative perceptions, expectations and attributions. Pessimism is the word used for this mental state. Lifestyle is the overall pattern of decisions and behaviours that determine a person’s health and quality of life. Negative thoughts can lead to an unhealthy lifestyle and health-damaging behaviour.
CAUSES BEHIND HAVING SUCH THOUGHTS -
- Poor company
- Lack of emotional support
- Lack of healthy self-esteem
- Traumatic experiences or past
- Faulty belief system
EFFECTS OF HAVING NEGATIVE THOUGHTS -
- Frustration buildup
- Anger issues
- Poor life choices and decisions
- Restlessness
- Low self-worth
SOLUTION TO REDUCING THEIR RE-OCCURRENCE —
Inculcation of positivism in life can prove to be of great help to such problems. Life skills are abilities for adaptive and positive behaviour that enable individuals to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday life.
Here are some life skills which can be helpful:
- Meditate
- Smile more
- Talk it out
- Take a break
- Yoga
- Follow a balanced diet
- Exercising everday helps
However, one cannot become optimistic in a day. So one must take steps, even if they are small and steady.
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