by Dream Team | Jun 24, 2016 | blog |
Let’s be real. We constantly get caught up in negative thoughts, being fully aware that it only drains you of energy and keeps you from living in the present. Yet, we fall prey to the negative downward spiral. It typically starts with a small thought that quickly snowballs into something bigger. Human beings have a very interesting way of dealing with negative thoughts – we replay it over and over again in our head, like a broken record, hoping we’ll find some form of solace or solution to our problems. I don’t know about you, but for me, doing this actually makes things worse. Because the more I give in to my thoughts, the more power they have over me. It’s about time you break out of this cycle of thinking. When you push through the walls of negativity, you’ll find a stronger and better version of yourself waiting for you at the other side of it all. Here are 15 ways you can practice to free yourself from being engulfed in your negative thoughts: 1. Recognise Your Negative Thought Patterns They say that awareness is 90% of the journey. Before you can free yourself from any negative thoughts, become aware that you’re experiencing these thoughts in the first place. Once we learn to identify these thought patterns, we then have a choice about how to act from a place of conscious intention. Most people that are hooked onto certain negative thought patterns subconsciously suppress their thoughts, that even though they know they are giving in to the negativity, they cannot identify with these thought processes. Once you really...
by Dream Team | Aug 27, 2015 | blog |
Although math may not be your thing, it can be pretty relevant to use as a guide to happiness. Happiness is unique to each of us, and is a result of a combination of different internal and external circumstances that provide us value and fulfilment. For some of us, family is everything. Whereas for others, work takes a priority. The way I see it, there is no right or wrong here. The important thing is you know what makes you most happy, and then experience it over and over again. And that’s where simple math can help. No lengthy formulas at this stage, just a few steps and a simple pie chart to help you map out the areas of your life deserve special attention. Your Guide To Happiness Pie Chart: Family: We are brought into this world and raised by our families; because of this they become one of our largest sources of learning, love and support. We do not choose our family nor control them. We do not choose our parents, our siblings and even in some cultures, our partners. What we can do however, is have influence over the type of relationship we have with those family members. Research affirms that the quality of family relationships is more important than the size or composition of the family. Whether positive or negative you may choose to learn and lean on them, otherwise may need to search for ways to separate or learn from their negatives. Social: Humans are social by nature. We rely on the emotional connections from one another for love, support, entertainment and comfort....
