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- From replacing the thought with a compassionate one to checking in with us for unmet needs, here are a few ways to let go of a negative thought.
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Often the mind is clouded with negative thoughts that further impact our mood and our behavior patterns. In order to let go of such thoughts, the primary thing is to be aware that they no longer serve us. “Once we recognise that a thought has stopped being useful to us, we might consider strategies to allow that thought to pass. Here are some ways to unhook from our thoughts so that they don’t overwhelm us,” wrote Therapist Andrea Evgeniou. Here are a few ways to let go of a negative thought.(Unsplash)
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We should never judge ourselves for having a negative thought – when we do so, the thought stays back, and it becomes more difficult to let it go. (Unsplash)
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We should constantly keep reminding ourselves that having a negative thought does not define us, and that we are more than that. (Unsplash)
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We also should be aware that the brain can create stories and conjure up images that are not real – having a negative thought is just a fleeting thing. (Unsplash)
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We should try to deal with the situation with more compassion and empathy and replace the thought with a nice one. (Unsplash)
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We should check in with ourselves for unmet needs – sometimes, unmet needs and wants can develop into negative thoughts. (Unsplash)
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