Letting go From Negativity

Written By Colēgia

Negativity can be one of the hardest things to manage since it can feel overwhelming at times. One good approach is to practice the art of letting go. There are many ways and reasons why we should do this. Today we want to talk about why it's so important and some ways to let go of negativity.

Recognize The Source

Figuring out where negativity stems from is a key factor when it comes to being able to let it go. Oftentimes it can be a specific source that is affecting us. A common example of it can be an external situation that we're facing. It could be something along the lines of a disagreement or argument that we're facing with someone. Instead of letting this situation get to us, it's better to step back and recognize that the source of our frustration can involve the challenge we're currently facing. Another example of this can be traffic. It takes a lot of time to get past, can make us irritable, and even late to somewhere we have to get to. It's completely valid to feel the way that you do which is good to understand. With that in mind, there eventually comes a point where we need to take active steps to work on this.

“Figuring out where negativity stems from is a key factor when it comes to being able to let it go.”

Take Active Steps

Taking active steps is necessary in order to let go of negativity. A good first step is by giving yourself the space needed to think about what you're going through. If it's the aforementioned argument with someone, simply saying I need time to think can give you enough space to have mental clarity. Likewise, with the traffic situation, we can opt to find methods to leave earlier than usual to get to where we need to go. These small tangible steps can make a big difference in the long run. Sometimes breaking down what we can do to make these changes is another way to empower us. Small but actionable steps are what we need to help break away from negative situations or even the mindset itself.

“Taking active steps is necessary in order to let go of negativity.”

Understand That You Have a Choice

The final yet most important part when it comes to letting go of negativity is understanding that you have a choice. For the most part, negativity is a product of our reactions and our mindset towards our outlook on the world. This isn't to say that we should always be positive and deny the things happening in our lives. There's a lot of merit to acknowledging our feelings and being able to accept why we feel the way we do. Rather a better approach is being able to accept what is happening while also being mindful and grateful for the things within our power that we can change. In order to truly let go of negativity, we need to direct our focus toward empowerment. Empowering ourselves through kindness, love, and understanding can be the catalyst when it comes to making a better change in our lives.

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