What to Do When Your Negative Thoughts Threaten to Spiral Out of Control

Maybe it’s late at night, and you’re lying awake with your thoughts swirling. Or it could be midday when you’re surrounded by ordinary hustle and bustle. The “when” and “where” don’t really matter. Negative thoughts can creep up and derail your mind anytime.  Insecurities, self-criticisms, anxieties, and depressive feelings can hit you out of the blue. Suddenly, you’re caught in a hurricane of…

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6 Signs You’re in Bad Company (Without Even Realizing It)

Sometimes we are in bad company without even realizing it. Being around the wrong people can steal your happiness and hinder your progress. You may find yourself working hard to be a positive and happy person, yet, somehow something keeps dragging you down. Why can’t you seem to get this sense of negativity out of your life? Rather than asking what it could…

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5 Signs Your Personal Boundaries Are Too Weak (and How to Fix It)

Personal boundaries are important guidelines we set for ourselves in order to feel safe, secure and happy. These boundaries are formed based on many variables such as social experiences and personal preferences and can be physical, mental, spiritual and more. Some people form strong personal boundaries without even noticing, while others have to constantly work at defining these regulations. Some people may even…

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8 Annoying Things You May Be Doing That Push People Away

There are some annoying things some people do that push others away. While some people effortlessly make friends left and right, others have a more difficult time. Are you one of those people who wonder why they can’t seem to keep a friend? It’s possible you have certain traits that others find annoying. Subtle actions may be producing negative tension between you and…

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7 Bad Habits That Stop You from Being Happy & How to Quit

There are some habits people usually have that prevent them from being happy and living a more fulfilling life. Sometimes we go through life with pretty much everything we would like to have but something feels wrong and we can't quite figure out what it is. We can blame it on external factors, but sometimes, and just sometimes, it’s not caused by external…

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The Root of Your Poor Digestive Health May Be Hidden in Your Emotional Issues

Do you struggle with digestive health problems? The old adage "In a healthy body, healthy mind" may have to be modified in present days. The new saying could sound something like this: A healthy, balanced and optimistic spirit results in a healthy and vital body! Digestive health is no exception to this rule. So, keep your mind positive thoughts and your body will…

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Signs of Emotional Overeating and What to Do to Stop It

Emotional overeating is craving for food when you have to deal with negative emotions. Did you ever ask yourself why you indulge in a lot of food after a bad day? Definitely, it’s a way of distraction from the problem that concerns. The problem which is created is double. First, the relief is only temporary. Second, we consumed an excessive amount of calories…

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20 Things You Should Finally Stop Letting People Do to You

This is a person’s life and sometimes they need to take a stand. Even though they have no control over the things done to them, they can choose not to be lessened by them. They can decide not to let the opinions and actions of others occupy their mind and heart. They have control over who they stand beside and who to let…

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6 Unhealthy Thoughts That Are Holding You Back

When you find yourself stressed out, unable to think straight, make your own decisions or you are simply unable to move forward, more often than not, it is the clutter in your mind that holds you back. More precisely, the unhealthy thoughts in our heads govern our lives! We all have a voice in our heads, sometimes it’s the ‘good’ voice that keeps…

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How to Stop Negative Thoughts from Getting You Down – Infographic

Are all negative thoughts bad? Consciously challenge a negative thought about an event by coming up with alternate explanations for what caused it. Learning how to challenge your negative thinking takes time. Be patient and forgiving of yourself. Focusing on your strengths is also a good way to deal with it. You can identify one of your best traits and find a new…

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