Accept your negative emotions

Have you ever felt worried or upset? Think back to those times. How long did you stay in that zone?

Life can surprise us with unexpected challenges that are hard on our emotions. In those moments, it's easy to forget about staying positive, being grateful, and maintaining a growth mindset.

What happens when we get stuck in negativity? Our productivity drops, mistakes multiply, and even our relationships suffer. An important thing to realise and understand is that feeling down is normal. Instead of avoiding those bad feelings, it's okay to accept them, and face them directly.

The key is how we bounce back from such tough times. Building emotional resilience is the real game-changer. Someone asked me, how can you turn things around when all seems lost? I would say that instead of blaming others, one should take a closer look at the expectations they have set for themselves.

Please give yourself a break. Find something you enjoy to shift your focus away from negative state of mind. When our mind is clear, we always being to see things differently, make better choices, and take wiser actions.

Life is a journey and if we stay stuck in negativity, we are obviously going miss out on moving forward. Next time you feel stuck, take a moment to clear your mind. It’s like hitting a reset button.

What if these thoughts are the only thing standing between you and a happy, successful life? Would you still not try to shift your focus? So, what can we do to make a change?

• Start by being thankful for your emotions. Their purpose is to help us understand what we really want in life.
• Find a way to stay calm and relaxed. It can be reading, writing, singing, dancing, watching a video, meditation or going for a walk/run. Choose one that works.
• Accept that your negative feelings are part of you and instead of fighting them, work toward regaining control. How can you learn from them to become even stronger?

We have the power to turn things around. We just need to realise it now.