What strategies do you use to cope with negative feelings?
When negative emotions surface in my life, I’ve learned that fighting against them often makes things worse. Instead, I’ve developed a different philosophy: these feelings usually have legitimate roots that deserve my attention.
My strategy is straightforward I acknowledge the emotion, seek its source, and take immediate action. Rather than suppressing or ignoring uncomfortable feelings, I view them as important signals guiding me toward necessary changes.
For example, when anxiety appears before a presentation, instead of trying to calm myself with temporary distractions, I address the underlying cause: perhaps I need more preparation or to practice my delivery. The negative feeling serves as valuable feedback that I’m not fully ready.
This approach transforms negative emotions from enemies into allies. By respecting what these feelings are trying to tell me and taking swift action, I often resolve the underlying issues more effectively than if I had simply tried to push the emotions away.
Lajos
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