Shonneia M. Adams

Negative emotions often encourage us to react immediately to a given scenario. This can lead to regret. Instead, use your negative emotions as a time to develop your understanding of how you react to respond more positively.

Inhale through your nose as you count to 5. Hold your breath for 2 seconds, then exhale through your nose for another 5 seconds. Even after your first breath, you will feel a noticeable difference. Continue taking several slow deep breaths.

Watch this TEDx Talk and learn how to turn negative emotions into positive conviction: youtu.be/3WfZJlxHHGc

Being grateful and expressing gratitude have been shown to have significant impacts on our mood and perception of events. Read more about how gratitude changes your brain at mindful.org/what-the-brain-r…

When you feel stuck in a negative state, there are a number of strategies to help you through. Accept that bad feelings are sometimes unavoidable, take note of your triggers to learn from them, and let go of the past. DM me for more.

Any number of experiences can lead to negative emotions, but some common underlying causes include anxiety, anger, annoyance, frustration, sadness, and despair.

Jealousy is a challenging emotion encompassing feelings such as suspicion, rage, fear, and humiliation. Rather than trying to suppress this powerful emotion, try using it as a signal or a wake-up call. When jealousy is overwhelming, talking to a therapist can help enormously.

Negative emotions can lead to a hyper-aroused emotional state. What causes you to emotionally overreact are beliefs that are exaggerated or distorted. To take a step back, try looking at an upsetting situation from a different perspective.

Did you know that negative emotions cloud our rationality and stop us from seeing situations from their true perspective? One useful method is to identify and challenge the thoughts underlying your upset.

While we all want to live in the positive, there are times when negative emotions creep in and take over. Can you think of a time when a negative emotion got in the way of your happiness?

You have the ability to choose your next destination and forge your own way. Don’t let that opportunity go to waste.

You will attract what you send out. In your journey toward personal growth, set intentions toward positivity.

If you’re not moving, you’re standing still! Don’t let yourself get too comfortable in one spot, get comfortable with moving forward!

Facing the fears and anxieties of the unknown is hard - I won’t deny that. When’s the last time you pushed yourself out of your comfort zone?

Do you ever struggle with trying to convince yourself that you’re worth the time and effort? How do you move past that?

The only person you’re in true competition with is yourself - don’t get caught up comparing your journey to others’.

To stay motivated, you have to find things that you’re passionate about. You won’t grow if you’re not excited to blossom.

The most commonly experienced negative emotions include anger, fear, jealousy, guilt, and apathy. When you feel any negative emotions being triggered in the workplace, try removing yourself from the situation. Only when you are feeling calm should you address any issues.

Staying motivated can be difficult - what do you do to stay motivated?

How have you changed yourself in order to grow through a challenging situation?