HOW TO DEAL WITH NEGATIVE EMOTIONS

IMMEDIATE COPING SKILLS

  • Relax with deep breathing
  • Use positive self-talk
  • Visualization
  • LIFELONG FOUNDATIONS
  • DAILY SUPPORTIVE ACTIVITIES
  • HOW TO DEAL WITH NEGATIVE EMOTIONS

DAILY SUPPORTIVE ACTIVITIES

PLEASURABLE JOYS
  • Listen to music
  • Enjoy a warm bath
  • Laugh often
EMOTIONAL WELLBEING

  • Think optimistically
  • Nurture a positive self-image
  • Express feelings in honest, fair and direct ways
  • Write in a journal
PHYSICAL NOURISHMENT

  • Be physically active
  • Get plenty of rest
  • Eat a variety of foods
SOCIAL CONNECTION

  • Volunteer time to a worthy cause
  • Spend time with family, friends & pets
  • Do kind deeds to others

LIFELONG FOUNDATIONS

  • Develop a sense of fulfillment
  • from hobbies or work
  • Make time for meditation/prayer
  • Connect with nature
  • View life’s changes as opportunities
  • Connect with a higher power
  • Reflect on your personal values

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Published on Apr 13 2016