Ways to be optimistic

There are several ways to stay optimistic, including: Practicing gratitude: Focus on what you are thankful for and make a daily habit of writing down or thinking about the things in your life that you are grateful for. Staying active: Physical activity can boost endorphins, which are chemicals in the brain that promote feelings ofContinue reading “Ways to be optimistic”

Ways to stop worry

There are several ways to stop worrying, including: Practicing mindfulness and staying in the present moment. Identifying and challenging negative thoughts and replacing them with more positive or realistic ones. Engaging in physical activity or other forms of exercise, which can help to reduce stress and improve mood. Setting aside time each day to reflectContinue reading “Ways to stop worry”

How to acknowledge my negative feelings

How to acknowledge my negative feelings Acknowledge your negative feelings means to accept and recognize that you are experiencing them, rather than trying to ignore or suppress them. This can be done by: Identifying the emotion you are feeling: Give the emotion a name, such as “anger,” “sadness,” or “anxiety.” Reflect on the cause ofContinue reading “How to acknowledge my negative feelings”

Dealing with disappointment

This past Sunday the Buffalo Bills lost in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. I like thousands of other fans were disappointed in the lost. I wanted to share some ideas on how to deal with disappointment. 1. Acknowledge the Disappointment: It is important to take a moment to acknowledge the disappointment and howContinue reading “Dealing with disappointment”