Many times in life, you face situations when your mind is congested with random thoughts. It is safe to assume that at these instances your productivity is at the lowest as your focus is crippled by intrusive thoughts you can’t shake off. Such troubling thoughts can be a reflection of concerns that need to be addressed. Yes, it is a good habit to introspect, but it is equally harmful to overthink at the hinge of negative thoughts that make you stressed, anxious, and unproductive.
What you think has a direct impact on your wellbeing. Like the writer, Israelmore Ayivor once said, “Your thoughts carry you wherever you want to go. Weak thoughts don’t have the energy to carry you far.” If you continue to dwell on negative thoughts, your productivity in daily life gets compromised. To act productively, you have to derive meanings from your thoughts instead of being anxious, depressed, or concerned. This can only happen when you put the negativities in your mind to rest. Here’s how you can do it:
Search for positive perspectives
There’s a famous saying, “An empty mind is a devil’s workshop.” When you are idle, your mind dwells on thoughts that can be diverse in nature. These can be random thoughts that are always in your subconscious mind, but your head processes them only when you are inactive. Suppose you are enjoying the sunset on your balcony with a cup of coffee on a fine Sunday evening. Suddenly you remember the project that you have been working on, whose report you have to submit on Monday. Your mind starts spinning negative thoughts like “What if I cannot do it?” “What if it gets rejected?” “My promotion will go for a toss.” This is when you need to stop thinking and breathe. Turn on the switch for your positive thoughts. Think of all those long hours, revisions, and efforts you put into your project. Remind yourself that giving your best is all that matters. Such positive perspectives can easily vaporise your negativity.
Change your environment
Often, when you are worried, you choose to isolate yourself from the world. You assess the situation to be more complex than it is and conclude that isolation or silence is the best refuge you can find. In reality, however, seclusion can make things worse as it further feeds your negativity. Instead, consider a shift in your environment. Isolation does not help, but a change of scene can. Go for a walk, hear the vehicles passing by, watch the hawkers push their carts on the road, or visit your favourite restaurant. When you change your environment, your mind hops to a different frequency, away from negativity.
Focus on positive perspectives and change your environment.
Write them down and analyze the patterns.
Laughter therapy can release “happy hormones” and reduce stress.
Engage in physical activity, such as exercise or yoga.
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