Sentences with phrase «avoid feeling negative»

It is important to keep them both balanced in order to avoid feeling negative symptoms.

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Doubting yourself can lead to negativity, and feeling negative about something means you're more likely to avoid it.

For instance, a 2012 study published in Current Directions of Psychological Science suggests that it's best to avoid making important choices when you're feeling stressed, because you tend to overemphasize the potential positive outcomes of your decision while underemphasizing the negative

Some psychologists and parents argue kids become more well - adjusted when they have larger friend groups and can avoid negative feelings associated with feeling left out.

Morin's post focused on the concept of mental strength, how mentally strong people avoid negative behaviors — feeling sorry for themselves, resenting other people's success, and dwelling on the past.

Morins post focused on the concept of mental strength, how mentally strong people avoid negative behaviors — feeling sorry for themselves, resenting other peoples success, and dwelling on the past.

Instead, it convinces the kids that their parents now associate those negative images with them, and the only way they can avoid that association is to pretend not to feel what they feel.»

Our lives become all jumbled, and we push consideration of death and immortality aside, as if by doing so we can avoid facing these negative feelings.

As unforgettable as their début spell in the Premier League has been thus far, it will feel of scant consolation should the Tangerines fail in their ultimate quest, which is to defy all the negative expectations of them before the season got under way and successfully avoid relegation.

Being aware of what's different and how those differences make you feel is an important step toward avoiding the negative aspects of empty nest syndrome.

Be sure to spend quality time with your kids and give them lots of affection to avoid these negative feelings.

Avoid negative words like «dirty» or «stinky,» which can make your child feel self - conscious.

The good news for all five of these figures is that they have avoided the overwhelmingly negative feelings that the plague many of their colleagues.

While it's helpful to know what foods to avoid, it can quickly lead to negative feelings of restriction or resentment.

«I don't like negativity, I feel it drags you down, eats away at you, I deliberately separate myself from negative people, on social media sites I block and delete them, in life I avoid or ignore.

We propose that rather than avoiding stress and negative feelings, we need to practice more effective ways of dealing with our feelings beyond just changing our thoughts.

Perhaps the best way to avoid the negative aspects of the public gym is to set up your own gym at home, but many people value the feeling of community born when pumping iron together with a bunch of other people and decide to stick with their local gym.

Those of us who eat to avoid a difficult situation or negative emotion feel better temporarily, but then feel worse because not only has the original distress not gone away, but additional distress has been added, usually in the form of guilt.

«This occurs because our natural inclination in dealing with negative feelings is to avoid them,» says William C. Sanderson, PhD, professor of psychology at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y.

It may take a little while to feel these effects, but like exercise, step by step you begin to feel better, and we get better by doing more of the positive things versus trying to avoid the negative!

This may help you to avoid the temptation and vent your negative feelings rather than eating them.

Your date doesn't want to hear about your tough day at work, so keep the tone light and avoid getting sucked into issues you feel genuinely negative about.

Even if you choose not to pick up your socks right then, this method of actively listening, demonstrating understanding, and acknowledging your partner's negative emotions alone will help your partner to feel understood and appreciated, which can help you avoid divorce.

Four - fifths of women reported they faked it to avoid negative consequences, like hurting their partner's feelings.

Avoid criticising your child or being negative about her worry or need for reassurance, no matter how frustrated you feel.

No matter how frustrated you feel, avoid criticising your child or being negative about his difficulty in social situations.

Given what you describe about your ex's behavior, it is possible that she terminated the relationship because of having an avoidant attachment style, meaning that she is fearful about entering and becoming too close to others.1 People with avoidant attachment styles are more likely than people with other styles to end relationships when they start getting too intimate2 and to use indirect strategies to do so, such as avoiding direct communication about the real problems that are leading to the break - up.3 In other words, she may have been holding back negative feelings.

For example, an individual may give to their partner to pursue positive relationship outcomes, such as to feel closer or to express love (i.e., also known as approach goals) or to avert negative outcomes such as to avoid disappointing a partner or to prevent conflict (i.e., also known as avoidance goals).

Break - ups can result in negative emotions and feeling less sure of who you are.6 Yet, when college students predict how bad things will be after a break - up, they think it'll be worse than it is.7 In fact, over 41 % of college students view their break - ups as positive experiences, with this being even more likely if the former partner was holding you back.8 To get over a break - up try writing about the positive aspects of the experience, 9 relying on social support, 10 and avoiding getting back together with your former partner.11 In fact, rather than jumping right back into a relationship, spend some time alone and focus on yourself because having a clear sense about who you are will lead to better relationships down the road.12

However, we found that having sex to avoid disappointing your partner (i.e., for avoidance goals) is actually associated with partners reporting less desire and satisfaction.1 In other words, when people simply «give it up» to avoid negative outcomes in their relationships, their partners have less positive sexual experiences and feel worse about the relationship.

When the recipient doesn't realize they've been helped, it avoids the potential negative consequences of feeling controlled, indebted, or threatened.

When we don't see or feel the loving concern in our partner, we generally stop listening to what they are saying, and simply focus on defending our honor or avoiding negative consequences.

Avoiding these powerful feelings only strengthens their negative impact on you and your relationship, thus making it more difficult to cope when they resurface over and over again.

Several of the basic mindfulness techniques are hypothesized to reduce emotional reactivity: mindful listening (i.e., listening attentively in a non-reactive and non-judgemental way); acknowledging and labeling emotional states in a non-personal way, in order to avoid being swept up in a negative emotional cycle («there is anger»); noting feelings as passing mental events; viewing partner's angry statements as «just words» rather than facts; and having the intention to act compassionately towards one's partner, even while angry.

If you were taught as a child that negative feelings are bad and you were discouraged from expressing them, you may find yourself minimizing or avoiding conflict as much as possible or you may find yourself denying your feelings and working hard to please others.

Being aware of what's different and how those differences make you feel is an important step toward avoiding the negative aspects of empty nest syndrome.

(An exit is any behavior that is avoiding the relationship by acting out negative feelings about the relationship or partner.

FAN training helped home visitors understand and regulate their own feelings during visits, and they became more comfortable in holding and exploring parents» negative feelings rather than avoiding discussing emotions or quickly jumping to reassure.

There were four positive statements («Our family members really help and support one another», «In our family, we know where all the family members are at all times», «We really get along well with each other», «There is a feeling of togetherness in our family») and four negative statements that were reverse - coded («It is difficult for me to keep track of what other family members are doing», «Our family members do not check with each other when making decisions», «Our family don't do things together», «Our family members seem to avoid contact with each other when at home»).

Find people who make you feel good about yourself and avoid those who tend to trigger your negative thinking.

MBCT also strives to help participants avoid ruminating on negative emotions rather than simply ignoring unpleasant feelings.

Parents learn to identify their own levels of arousal (feelings), and by being able to recognise their feelings they can learn to pause before acting, thereby avoiding negative and unhelpful ways of thinking and behaving.

While social media and the beauty industry can give you many reasons to feel like you'll never measure up to the images you see, embrace Teigen's healthy dose of realism, and avoid buying into negative body image for your sake and for the sake of your relationship!

Lastly, if your situation provokes a great deal of negative emotion, if you've been confiding in a friend or family member, there is the risk that once you are feeling better you could start avoiding that person so you aren't reminded of this difficult time in your life.

It is good for premarital couples who want to best be prepared for the road ahead to avoid common pitfalls in marriage, it is for struggling couples who want to get unstuck from negative patterns that leave both feeling frustrated and alone.

Do What You've Been Doing Emotions often win out in the struggle to wisely manage money, and experiencing negative feelings like shame and fear can make avoiding the financial tasks hanging over your head seem like a better option than facing them head on.