Struggling with Negative Thoughts? Watch This! #shorts

During times of uncertainty (Hello 2021 - and basically all of 2020 for that matter!), it’s all too easy to become consumed by negative thinking patterns.

As humans we have a negativity bias which is a cognitive distortion that leads us to pay more attention to negative stimuli and become consumed by negative things (including things that originate in our minds)…

And when this happens, it can become really challenging to know what to do. It can impact your sleep, your relationships, your overall mood and your ability to function, not to mention your health (both mental and physical).

It’s also very easy to start to feel like you are ‘CHOICELESS’ - that you’re POWERLESS to do anything about it. You feel like you don’t have any control, and this can magnify feelings of overwhelm, frustration and anxiety.

One strategy to help you feel a greater sense of ‘power’ over your life and your thoughts is to shift your thinking to WHAT IS WITHIN YOUR CONTROL. What’s within your sphere of influence?

And then, of course, you take action.💪

Now, this doesn’t mean you deny what you’re experiencing. It doesn’t mean you distract yourself and never face your emotions. It simply means acknowledging your state, but not ‘becoming’ your state.

Taking action could mean asking for help. It could mean seeking professional support. lt also could mean speaking up at work, going for a walk when you feel overwhelmed, deep-breathing, prayer & meditation, taking a nap, setting a boundary…

By reminding yourself that you DO have power (and priming more of an ‘internal locus of control’), you will start to FEEL more powerful, and action can help you manage and navigate through your experience.

What do you struggle most with when it comes to negative thoughts? 👇

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[ganeshbalasubramanian]

"Action in the present moment is the best anti-dote" - remarkable quote 👏. Makes a lot of sense.

[pranapanda]

Your voice is the perfect antidote to all my bad moods and worries. Love 'em.

[arjunchopra]

Yes, you have said exactly what is happening in my life. I keep thinking negatively about past. I will listen to you whenever i these thoughts are coming.

[azeem]

I want to be as confident as you.. honestly speaking...such a warm personality you are..
You are inspiration for me 😇🙏

[sancrystal]

I'm an over-thinker. I will try to stop my negative thinking hereafter. Thanks for this video!

[danielm.]

"Action in the present moment is the best antidote."
Thank You Shadé Zahrai.
You are beautifully encouraging.

[mihaelamihai]

If you feel that you can't stop brooding, just listen repetitively to this wonderful person explaining that action is all we need to do! And then simply take action! Thank you so much, Shadé❤

[deelupriyadarsh]

The best solution is go for a drive, dinner or a public place - this shifts short term memory and the issue that happened hours ago seems less clear or precisely speaking, the recall becomes faint and solves the problem!

[warblerbg]

One needs enough awareness to do so. It's easy to get stuck in stress or trauma response and have little choice to even be aware to the looping. 😅

[Cin-dbdd]

I do this all the time ! I get anxiety from overthinking every little thing in my life, past repeating, present and future

[albertovms]

I was going through this the second before this video came out and it was perfect timing. I acted on the advice and it helped me so much!! Thanks!

[selfhelpchampion]

We are dangerous when we are not conscious of our responsibility for how we behave, think, and feel”.
Marshall B. Rosenberg.

[indianmoin]

Exactly when i needed. Thanks Shade. Lots of love from India

[JuiceDaddy]

Action will always work with good thoughts

[fantasyify]

One thing which is very impressive in your all lectures is that you were looking with positive facial gestures.
May God bless you and your family. Amen

[itsendoftime]

Brain is biological computer that has been evolved to run all the time, it will always do something if not given any work it will just recycle the stored data and make you think. So either control your brain through meditation or give it some work to do even if it is counting number. Brain is just beautiful creation of nature

[Everythingisnothin]

Great healing recommendation for my mental health. Thank you ❤

[ironman]

These short videos are extremely helpful. Thanks shadé! ❤

[rimpamondal]

Much needed at this moment...thank you ❤️

[goharali]

Right! Overthinking hurts a lot. So, don't think about the past because it will only hurt you. Be present in the moment and live your life happily.