Alone-With-My-Thoughts

What strategies do you use to cope with negative feelings?

I find that my strategies change depending on the situation and feelings.

I do believe that (just my opinion) all negativity starts and continues with the mind. With that being said, I have to do what is best to continue strengthening my mind.

Being judgmental is such a strong negative reaction to your mind’s capabilities. It is not only the cause of many conflicts but also the fate that holds people at bay. It does not allow anyone else to come into the “circle” to discuss and overcome what the mind has created.

Grief and sadness (again just my opinion) are feelings may start in the heart but, if left to roam around in one’s mind, can often lead to depression. I think, for me at least, I have to change my thoughts from all of the things that I miss, to all of the times I got to experience. Whether that be with an individual or alone.

Anger is probably the most difficult for me to control at times. It usually generates from a passionate point. The ability to resignate my mind to rationale rhyme or reason often leaves me frustrated, hence that’s when anger comes in like a swarm of bees. Being quick to anger but easy to reason is the one I have most difficulties finding one simple strategy that I can stay consistent with. It is a struggle with my mind and my heart being at war with one another that I wonder if I will ever be able to overcome.

Whatever your strategies are, remember where it starts….your mind.