Journal Entry : Self-Doubt And Negativity

Last week for me was a lot about self-reflection, and I don't know why, but every time self-doubt invites himself into the conversation. I simply wanted to take a step back and look at my situation differently, hoping that it would help me see things differently. But because of my uninvited guest, it became a quest to fight negativity.

Every day, we are all confronted with drama in many forms. It's not simple to maintain a cheerful attitude by changing your perspective.

• Someone is angry with me

• Things aren't going as well as I had hoped

• My kids are misbehaving

• What's on the menu tonight

• Why are individuals unable to communicate adequately.

• On my route to work, I had a flat tire.
  

This may all happen in a single day! "The issue is not the problem,"

Captain Jack Sparrow sensibly observes. "The problem is your attitude toward the situation." Here are a few methods to pivot your viewpoint when you're caught up in the drama.

Negativity should be avoided at all costs

Have you ever observed that focusing on the bad is often simpler than focusing on the positive? When you're in a state of ardent emotion, reasoning typically takes a back seat. This might send you into a downward cycle of negative thinking. If the individuals with whom you spend the most time tend to be negative, it will be practically impossible for you to avoid being drawn into the same negativity. It's not only about the people in your life when it comes to handling the negativity you accept into your life. Consider the kind of information you consume and the messaging you enable to program your mind daily unconsciously.

Modify Your Inputs to Change Your Outlook

You must alter your psychological and emotional processes to alter your viewpoint. Look for good influences in books, blogs, and spiritual leaders. Don't simply rely on news sources that concentrate on the wrong things happening around the globe. The Good News Network, for example, has podcasts and news streams dedicated to disseminating uplifting news. You may even choose not to contact people whose news sources are full of negativity to affect what appears in your social media stream. Also, don't forget to use yourself as a positive messaging resource. Make use of affirmations and listen to your inner dialogue.

Keep your expectations in check

Unmet expectations cause dissatisfaction. It's frustrating when we expect someone to accomplish something and don't follow through. We do not influence what others do. We can, nevertheless, better control our own ideals. You haven't set somebody up for the best possible result if you anticipate someone who has shown themselves untrustworthy to carry through on anything. To minimize the turmoil in your life due to disappointed expectations, make sure you communicate expectations clearly and avoid making assumptions.

Recognize that something isn't going to last

There are many things in life that we cannot alter. Plenty of the daily tragedies we confront, however, are just transient. You are no longer stuck in the horrendous traffic you were in before. You might opt to restrict your time with the family member who constantly seems to come up with a way to say harsh things. The team member who is causing poison in your company should be given the option to find happiness elsewhere. Although you can't alter other people's behavior or attitudes, you can shift your viewpoint to see that the drama only lasts as long as you allow it.

Seek the advantages

Napoleon Hill is, without a doubt, one of the most influential thinkers of our time. His contribution to the self-development sector was enormous. In one of his messages, Hill says, "Every challenge, every failure, every grief bears with it the germ of an equal or greater gain." Nicolas Cole discusses how a devastating accident at 14 wrecked his childhood goals and how that led to new opportunities. It also taught him always to see the bright side of things. It may not be immediately apparent. You'll have to place some effort to find it. How may a shift in viewpoint open up new possibilities for you? The book "Outwitting the Devil," published by Hill after the release of Think and Grow Rich, is one of the most useful tools I've discovered for shifting my viewpoint.

The remainder

According to one theory, it takes up to six happy ideas to counterbalance one lousy thought. Because happiness is a state of mind, changing your attitude may significantly influence your own happiness.

If you need help with negative thinking, I have two worksheets for you, the STOP method and one to overcome negative thoughts. Comment #positivity, if you would like to receive those.