How to let go of negative thoughts and start winning in life!
2024-12-10 20:39:51
TiranaPost
Negative self-talk can lower your self-esteem. Brain expert Judy Ho says that most of the time, the things you're stressing about never happen! It's like worrying about a meteor when it's actually just a little rain.
“Sometimes we fool ourselves into thinking that being hard on ourselves will push us to do more,” Ho told CNBC Make It . “We convince ourselves that self-criticism is the ultimate motivator.
So how do you break free from the endless cycle of putting yourself down? Here are some tips to keep your head up and your thoughts positive:
Discover your triggers - Identify the situations that make you feel depressed.
Question those thoughts - Once you've figured out what's making you feel bad about yourself, it's time to ask yourself if those thoughts are based on anything.
Find balance in your thinking - Ho suggests using the "yes...but..." formula. For example, if you're stressed about all the work you have to do tomorrow and you're beating yourself up for not being more productive today, try telling yourself, "Yes, I didn't get as much done today as I wanted to, but I did finish the top three items on my to-do list."
Label your feelings as “thoughts” – Sometimes we need to give our brains a little reality check. When you’re caught up in your head, thinking about all the things that could go wrong, take a step back and label those thoughts as thoughts.
Tell yourself: I just have the opinion and it doesn't have to be true.
