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Negative Energy - How To Avoid It
Steve Gillman
Where does negative energy come from? Some of it is
from the other people we spend time with. Don't we all know people who
just suck away our energy? However, it also comes from our own thinking
habits. Here are some examples of both sources of negativity and what
you can do about them.
Negative Energy People
Perhaps you have a friend who needs to challenge everything you say.
Some people you know may point out the negative aspects of everything.
Then there are those who are just plain depressed and who seem to want
the world to join them.
What can you do about these "negative energy people"? First recognize
that it isn't always just that person. It is often the way you interact
with that person. For example, a critical person can be a useful person
if critical analysis is what you need at that moment. However, such a
person may drain your energy if you waste your time defending yourself
from their petty and unnecessary comments. Ignore them or ask the person
to stop!
There are other ways to change the negative energy between you and
another. One way is to talk about something you both have a common
interest in. This can dissolve the negativity, unless it is a very
depressing topic. Another simple technique is to ask negative people for
some good news. Get them to tell you about anything that is going well
in their lives. It's hard to maintain negative feelings when talking
about something good. This one really does work most of the time.
If the above ways don't work, or if the person is just always
depressing, the solution is simple, but not necessarily easy - spend
less time with that person. You have to spend some time with unpleasant
people, of course. They could even be people you love. However, you have
no obligation to take part in their negative thinking, and you can
reduce your exposure.
Negative Energy From Our Thinking
At times, don't we all produce our own share of negative energy? It
comes from primarily one place - our thoughts. You may have heard the
saying, "change your thinking, change your life." Don't believe it?
Start to imagine all the things you need to do and all the things that
could go wrong in your future, and see if you aren't feeling more
stressed. The lesson here is obvious: Drop your negative thinking.
It is a simple, but not always an easy solution. Start by watching your
mind. When does it indulge in negativity, and what triggers it? What can
you change to trigger it less or discourage it? You don't want to ignore
problems that you need to pay attention to, but how often do you do the
same five minutes of thinking about a problem fifty times over? Just do
what you need to do and drop it!
The flip side of negative thoughts is positive ones. This doesn't mean
you need to be overly optimistic. You can change your state of mind by
simply recognizing of all the good things you already have in your life.
Continually thinking about the advantages you have, the good things
about your character, and the wonderful things you have seen and are
seeing, makes it difficult to feel very negative.
Start doing what you have to. For example, if it's difficult for you to
remember to think positively, write a list of the things you are
grateful for. Then put it in your pocket and pull it out and read it
from time to time. Maybe you can experiment with affirmations. Start
watching for things that are going right in your life and pay attention
to those. Positive and negative energy come from where you aim your
mind. Why not choose better places?
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Steve Gillman writes on many topics including
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solving, generating luck and anything related to self improvement. Learn
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