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How do you challenge negative thoughts about yourself?
Challenge negative thoughts. Apply the same logic to your own thoughts. Ask yourself if you are assuming the worst will happen or blaming yourself for something that has not gone the way you wanted. And then think about other possible outcomes or reasons that something turned out differently than you hoped.
Do our thoughts affect others?
Your thoughts originate from your spirit intelligence and can have a profound effect on those around you. Your thoughts are energy, and are continually radiating from your body, without limits. The energy of your thoughts and feelings exerts a subtle effect on other people, as well as other forms of life.
What are some strategies you could use to challenge negative thoughts about a situation?
What else can you do to feel more positive?
- Focus on what you are feeling right now. If you’re sad, feel the sadness.
- Share your feelings with someone close to you. Everyone has negative thoughts from time to time.
- Do something nice for yourself.
- Take time to count your blessings.
- Eat well.
- Make social connections.
Why is it important to challenge your brain?
Challenging your brain with regular mental exercise is just as important as physical activity! Like your muscles, your brain improves with use. Did you know education and lifelong learning actually improves brain function over time and lowers your risk of developing memory problems and even dementia when you are older?
How do thoughts affect you?
So when we are contemplating the impact of our thoughts we can see that they strongly affect the entirety of our lives. They provoke our emotions, as well as, our behavioral responses. Our views and perceptions alter how we will feel and thus how we will respond to a situation.
How your actions can affect others?
On an individual level, our words and actions impact our relationships with other people. When a group is comprised of individuals who are thoughtful about their words and actions; individuals who show respect and consideration for the people around them – we’re likely to have a happier and healthier culture.
How do you challenge someone’s opinion?
When an opinion differs from yours, the focal point should continue to be empowering your audience, rather than overpowering or disempowering others. If we can respect our equal right to share our personal opinions, then we realize that the best way to challenge a piece is to add to it, rather than diminish it.
Is it difficult for you to speak your mind?
As a person who strives to please everybody and avoid disappointing people at all costs, speaking my mind is really difficult. In fact, I would wager speaking one’s mind is a challenge for a lot of people. I think it is also safe to say it is hard to share your opinion on something without insulting or offending someone.
How do you challenge what someone has shared?
When you go to challenge what someone has shared, think about how you would want your own messages treated. Recognize that no one wants to be diminished or labelled. Let every opinion be a foundation for growth – both yours and that of your audience.
Why is it beautiful to have an opinion?
Having an opinion, as I have said earlier, is beautiful because it is due to change. Life is about learning and changing and people change their opinions all the time. Admitting you’re wrong is nothing to be ashamed of, and no matter how well you phrase your thoughts you are possibly going to offend someone.