{"id":14739,"date":"2017-09-22T13:21:54","date_gmt":"2017-09-22T17:21:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com\/?p=14739"},"modified":"2018-09-20T16:19:21","modified_gmt":"2018-09-20T20:19:21","slug":"stopping-negative-thoughts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/stopping-negative-thoughts\/","title":{"rendered":"How I Finally Forced Out The Negative Thoughts And Got Happy &#038; Healthy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I used to be best friends with the negative voice inside my head\u2014a voice so normal to me that I never questioned it.<\/p>\n<p>It would say things like:<\/p>\n<p><em>Are you really wearing that outfit?<br \/>\nYou\u2019re. Not. Good. Enough.<br \/>\nPlease. He\u2019ll never talk to you.<br \/>\nI bet you can\u2019t do that.<br \/>\nOf course she ran a marathon. You won\u2019t.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Harping on what made me feel sad or discouraged became a vicious cycle. I was hyper-aware of what I was <em>not <\/em>and what I did<em> not<\/em> have. I could articulate these things, but I didn\u2019t do much to change my life beyond that.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/44hoGnv2st\/?taken-by=stephanieasteria<\/p>\n<p>The spiral of negativity never let me do anything. It held me back. It helped me not apply for jobs I was more than qualified for. It helped me linger in an abusive relationship. It helped me not take care of myself. You see where I\u2019m going here?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: Shop vits and supps for mood support.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Basically, this attitude saturated my life. Everything was washed in a grey stain. My friends had negative sides\u2014and we\u2019d link up and look at everything with a dark tinge. Instead of being happy for other people, I just focused on my own loss or lack of achievements. I was often jealous of others. Essentially, I was on the fast track to nowhere.<\/p>\n<p>Then one day, I started to daydream. I imagined myself happier, more successful, at peace. I found myself wondering: If I spent less time feeling bitter, then could I do other things? Like, say, get a book published? Take up running? Approach a potential new friend after a Pilates class? Feel more confident?<\/p>\n<p>They all seemed like lofty ideas. <em>Yeah right, Stephanie, that\u2019ll never happen. Just stay here, where it\u2019s comfortable.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Then, I snapped. I finally realized I wasn\u2019t accomplishing much (or anything) with this kind of thinking. In fact, most experiences and interactions seemed smudged with negativity and I didn\u2019t like it. I didn\u2019t like looking at the world, my life, or other people that way.<\/p>\n<p>This is not to say that I didn\u2019t have happy or feel-good moments. I did, but they weren\u2019t plentiful\u2013because I was hell-bent on manifesting a life full of no\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/26\/trauma-mindfulness\/\">Mindfulness Tips From A Former Stress Junkie<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I needed a change stat. I took stock of the things that I was experiencing: poor body image, inconsistent sleep, low energy, irritability. Honestly, who wants to feel like that all the time?<\/p>\n<p>I wanted to see the light in situations and my life as a whole.<\/p>\n<p>It started by making a pledge to myself to stop seeing myself as weak. If I wanted feel better, I had to <em>be <\/em>better. 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BUmZvLcFtj8\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by stephanie athena (@stephanie.athena)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Not all of this change happened over night. It took a few years. And I sometimes still struggle with it. But, looking back, I\u2019ve accomplished so much more: I went from being inactive to being a HIIT workout warrior, a runner who completed my first timed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/09\/how-to-train-for-your-first-10k\/\">5k <\/a>(!), a meditation enthusiast, and positive force in my own life and in the lives of my nearest and dearest friends and loved ones.<\/p>\n<p>How did I get here? Here\u2019s my tool-kit for wellness, fitness, and contentment. You can modify my ideas to fit your needs and take from this list what you want and need. You\u2019re worth it and so am I.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. Recognize your feelings and then let them go.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Being human is awesome because that means we have a myriad of experiences, emotions, and deep connections. Yeah, it can also be tough, bleak, and crushing. You are allowed to feel angry, jealous, jaded, mad, and upset. These are all valid feelings. Talk about it with a friend, a coach, a trusted mentor, or journal them out.<\/p>\n<p>Then, release them. You said your piece. Now move on. Whatever your situation may be, there might be one, two, or three things you can do to change it or cope with it better. Start moving.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. Let go again and again.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Yeah, you\u2019re going to still feel negativity. You are human, after all! \u00a0Practice the art of letting go again and again. How can you cope? Distract yourself. Call a friend. Go for a run. Try a workout video in the comfort and privacy of your own home (I\u2019m partial to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/yogawithadriene\">Yoga with Adriene<\/a>\u2013she\u2019s super zen and fun!). Meditate. Journal. Watch a movie. Develop a self-care plan. There\u2019s so much more that you can do.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. Get physical.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In my case, my negativity fueled my desire to avoid taking risks. Working out was too risky because I was convinced I would for sure, 100 percent, fail at it. And I did fail for a long, long time. This is because I already not-so-secretly decided that I wasn\u2019t a \u201cfitness person\u201d (whatever that means). So essentially, I made a prophecy and I fulfilled it tenfold because I consciously and subconsciously told myself that I just could not do it.<\/p>\n<p>Well, change it up! I dove deep into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/15\/hiit-class-confidence\/\">HIIT, <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/23\/do-anywhere-crossfit-workouts\/\">Crossfit, <\/a>and running. I didn\u2019t do them all at the same time, but I did explore each of them at my own pace. And my life certainly changed for the better with these mega awesome fitness journeys. I convinced myself that I could never be a runner. Now, in 2017, I ran my first timed 5k.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/15\/hiit-class-confidence\/\">How HIIT Classes Rebuilt My Self-Confidence<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I was so happy when I crossed the finish line that I burst into streams of tears. I accomplished a three-mile run in just 32 minutes. The joy I felt after finishing my first run was priceless. And now, I want to recreate that joy again and again. I try to do so by accessing a support network of other people who care about these things and will maybe take a fitness class or go for a run with me.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>4. Be present.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>My go-to trick? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/19\/you-can-meditate\/\">Meditation.<\/a> It helps relax me and feel at peace. And, it\u2019s a great way to zone out when my brain is constantly barking about something negative or self-deprecating. I like to re-center myself and keep my mind healthy (because our minds and feelings are some of the most precious things in this world).<\/p>\n<p>There are dozens of amazing meditation apps like Calm, Breathe, and Happify. I suggest starting with a low-key and relaxing bedtime routine and test the waters with a two-minute meditation before bed. Start easy, go at your own pace, and go from there.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/19\/you-can-meditate\/\">It\u2019s Time To Stop Being So Scared of Meditation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>5. Begin each day with a quick gratitude session<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>I write down three things I\u2019m happy or grateful for. (For starters, I have an amazing little pup named Pepperoni Pizza, so it\u2019s hard not to start my day with a sweet smile or laugh.) Beyond that, I smile at strangers. I approach people I want to know. I make sure to laugh a lot and often.<\/p>\n<p>It took a huge battle to shake off negative feelings of feeling weak and lazy. Once I was over the hump, the world opened up for me: I left an abusive partner, I published a second book, I succeeded at a new job at a tech company. I slept better.<\/p>\n<p>It felt like magic, or that the universe was conspiring in my favor. 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