Podcast Summary
Managing mindset: Long-term and short-term solutions: Long-term: Practice habits, self-care, and techniques for negative emotions. Short-term: Shift focus and redirect energy during emotional challenges.
Managing your mindset involves both short-term and long-term solutions. The long-term approach includes setting habits, practicing self-care, and mastering techniques to help cope with negative emotions. During my experience with postnatal depression, I learned the value of focus and distraction through cognitive behavioral therapy. By focusing on different sounds, I was able to move my mind away from distressing thoughts. However, this technique required consistent practice. The short-term solution comes into play when dealing with immediate emotional challenges. Recently, I received some disappointing news and felt embarrassed after making a mistake. Instead of dwelling on these negative emotions, I chose to shift my focus and redirect my energy. I apologized for the mistake, accepted the situation, and channeled my energy into my work. In essence, the long-term approach lays the foundation for maintaining a positive mindset, while the short-term solution helps us navigate through the ups and downs of daily life. By combining both, we can effectively manage our emotions and improve our overall wellbeing.
Practicing deliberate distraction to break free from shame: When feeling overwhelmed by shame, intentionally shift focus to something else to build mental resilience and improve overall well-being
Recognizing and addressing negative emotions like shame can help us break free from their grip and improve our overall well-being. When we're in the midst of a shame spiral, practicing deliberate distraction can help us build mental resilience and move past the feelings. By focusing our thoughts on something else, we can weaken the hold that shame has on us and make our next work or experience even better. So next time you're feeling overwhelmed by shame, try intentionally shifting your focus to something else, even if it's just for a moment. Remember, it's okay to acknowledge and feel your emotions, but don't let them define you. Keep building that mental muscle and keep moving forward.
