How do I Improve Emotional Intelligence?
Positive Training for Emotional Achievement
Our lives can be overshadowed by our negative thinking. Endlessly looping about what went wrong, why it went wrong, and who’s to blame for it going wrong.
Not only can these thoughts replace our fun with frustration, but over time and left unchallenged, our brains can default to this unhealthy habit. We perceive everything negatively, leading us to under-appreciate – even miss – the happy moments and good experiences around us.
The Daily Practice of Re-experiencing Happiness
Recognizing that you repeat undesirable thoughts over and over is your call to action. It is important to face your negativity head-on. Taking the following important steps will help you shift your focus back to the healthy, positive attitude you deserve.
- Find a quiet, relaxing place to sit for 5 minutes without interruption.
- Recall events that made you smile in the last few hours. If today was emotionally challenging, envision your pet’s eager face as you arrive home tonight, a hug from a friend, or your mother’s sparkling eyes, as you pay her a long-awaited visit.
- Recall these happy thoughts again. Take slow, deep breaths and focus on the pleasurable sensation these instances provide. Don’t complicate the happy moments as you reflect. Just enjoy the purity of the exchange. Allow your mind to drift from event to event, taking in the joy that comes with these memories.
This exercise is one example of how The Mental Gym can help you re-balance your life by focusing away from situational problems and on emotionally structured solutions. We customize exercises (like the one above) to find and then fit your route to authentic happiness.
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