How To Break The Cycle Of Negative Thinking
Talk to someone.
As we voice our thoughts and feelings to someone we trust, we may find ourselves re-thinking our opinion as we speak.
And even if not, we give that person the chance to give valuable feedback, to put on their “glasses” for a minute. In other words, they help us see the situation through their eyes, which can help us to reassess our own thoughts and feelings.
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