Self Motivation becomes the key to success for many of us, Life always tries to make us tough by giving difficult situations. The saying ‘when the going gets tough, the tough get going’ is very much relevant here. Negativity is all around us in different forms and that too which we have very lesser control over. The ideal things each one of us can do are to keep ourselves from the negativity to affect us, by staying positive.
It is quite obvious for many of us to react to negativity in a negative way, may it be a difficult situation, a fight, or when someone puts us down. This will do no good for us, as there are chances of aggravation of the negative situation too much worse. Disappointment, anger, depression, etc. will become the byproducts of negativity and ultimately we lose.
Follow the below to motivate yourself in negative situations.
#1. Changeover of thoughts:
Yes, thoughts. Especially, when you feel like getting dragged to negativity. This is a simple, yet powerful trick which can be mastered in practice. Whenever you feel negative or found yourself in a negative situation, simply stop your thoughts and deviate it to a good or positive thought. Initially, this may sound awkward and difficult, but in practice, this gives great relief.
#2. Choose your Group Wisely:
Having surrounded with positive people will have a huge impact on your life, even when you feel negative or found self in a negative atmosphere. Selecting wisely the group of positive people you wish to be with, will ease your mental stress and chaos in life. It can make wonders of healing when you feel vulnerable to negativity.
#3. Let it go:
Not as easy as it sounds. Many of you will have the habit of clinging in negative situations and overthinking it to make it worse. If you can, take control of it. Else, stop worrying about what you can’t and simply let it go. Sometimes this will help to alleviate the situation by itself.
#4. Find something to Learn:
Having a positive mindset doesn’t mean that you always think positive and run away from negativity. No, many times this is not possible and not advisable too. It would be brilliant to look for a possibility to learn from the negative situation and grow the personal you. This would be an asset when you come across any such likewise situations later.
#5. Self Love:
You tend to be more resilient to challenging and negative situations if you inculcate the habit of self-compassion. It is simply the right process of accepting the way you are and grateful for the experiences.
#5. Hope for betterment:
Having hope is another major technique to get through negative situations. This time will pass attitude always make you strong, being thankful, and gives the ability to hold yourself brave in any tough situation. One can cross any negative situations with the faith in past good deeds.
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