7 Techniques to Help Minimize Emotional Distress
- Written by: Neisha D. Feliciano
- Dec 3, 2017
- 3 min read
I don’t know about you but I can’t stand when someone says…”It’s not that serious,” you probably want to just lash out “Mind your business !”
But, instead let’s really give that comment some thought.
Can we use that approach to minimize the undesirable circumstances we sometimes face? By making the situation… “Not that serious”
Often we find ourselves in a frenzy over things we probably have absolutely no control over. Why do we do it to ourselves?
Let’s find ways to make the situation “not that serious” so that we can cope and move on from it.
A Bitter to Better Technique
Make it your mission to find the positive in every situation you encounter.
Ask yourself; what is the universe (God, Alah, etc.) trying to show me or teach me from the current situation? Search for purpose.
Practice gratefulness at all times by thinking of how fortunate you are in other parts of your life. Like having food, clothes, family, etc. no matter how small just tune into the power that stems from being thankful in the now.
Think of those less fortunate. There’s so much going on around us and it’s easy to become self centered and forget that the world does not evolve around us. There are countries in despair right now in this moment while you’re reading this blog post. Children are hungry, diseases taking lives, infections spreading, or even a simple need like clean water is unattainable. Keep this in mind.
Go to a happy place in your mind. My daughter and her laughter always does it for me. This is a very easy way to change your energy in less than a few seconds. Think of a person, place, or thing that makes you feel happy. Take deep breathes and remind yourselves that the current unpleasant situation will pass.
Find some ME TIME. Whatever you enjoy doing: writing, reading, dancing, singing, bowling, walking… etc. no matter how small, dedicate some time every week to doing just that.
Exercise. This is proven to spark those feel good endorphins in the brain that are sure to help lessen stress. Work up a sweat and your heart rate, a trip to the gym not needed (if that’s your preference then go for it) just a brisk dance session in your own home could do the trick.
It’s easier said than done, but it’s easier to try than not.
Take a deep breath and analyze how you feel and what you are allowing to happen to your energy vibrations. Find it in your will power to gain the skill of minimizing your problems and your attitude will follow.
Remind yourself that good decisions are never made under stressful situations.
Give yourself time to center you intentions and then continue with your day. With time a problem begins to unravel providing more options for a solution.
Until Next Time
Just like any other habit, in order to start on the path of it becoming a default action, we must practice and do it constantly.
Believe in yourself and break the chains of comfort, embrace change and decide wholeheartedly to become better than the circumstances that surround you.
Until my next entry I hope we all set aside time to reflect and begin to make these lists of changes. Break the chains that hold you back from reaching your highest potential. Use that which has made you feel bitter to become better. Thanks for stopping by.
Please leave your comments below. Feel free to share a time when you experienced something in your life that made you bitter but you transformed it to something better.
Disclaimer: Please consult with a licensed health care practitioner if you are dealing with a serious condition, disease, or illness. The information on this blog is for personal developmental and educational purposes. The decision to use, or not to use, any of this information is the sole responsibility of the reader.
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