How to escape from bad thoughts? This question arises among many people. This is the way a person works that does not have control over his thoughts. They come and go on their own, causing people to rejoice, then worry. If bad thoughts came to mind, then getting rid of them is no longer possible. One after another, new negative reasoning arises that can drive a person into depression.
So how to distract from bad thoughts? To protect yourself from such a poor development, you should know a few recommendations from psychologists. Following the advice of specialists, you can forget about bad thoughts, protect yourself from the negative impact.
Sort yourself out
First of all, qualified psychologists recommend trying to understand yourself, or rather, the essence of negative thoughts. After all, bad thoughts are formed subconsciously when some unresolved problems and questions are put off in the head. Therefore, you should try to understand yourself in detail and try to find the root of the problem, returning subconsciously to the moment when a situation occurred that provoked the subsequent appearance of bad thoughts. To make this easier, you need to concentrate on the stream of thoughts and try to combine them with one topic.
When the situation can be recalled, it is worth thinking about the moment that became the reason for the further mental return to this issue. Only by understanding the very essence of the problem, a person will be able to solve it and, therefore, get rid of bad thoughts. For example, this may be some kind of unfortunate act or an incorrectly expressed phrase. Very often it is difficult for a person to understand the essence of the problem, since the source of negative thoughts is simply forgotten. However, it is deposited in the head and begins to provoke the subconscious mind for bad, heavy thoughts. In such cases, experts advise to try to thoroughly recall all the actions, phrases and actions in recent days.
Stream of thoughts
Facing daily negative coming from others, the body begins to adapt, developing more and more negative emotions. As a rule, a person does not realize that negative thoughts accumulate in him. Only when one negative thought flashes in the subconscious, and after it the second, does a person begin to realize the degree of his irritation or anger. However, it is already very difficult to stop the stream of thoughts rushing in the head and every minute replenished with new memories. No wonder in ancient times they began to say that nothing material can be compared with thoughts. After all, the thoughts that arise in the head with lightning speed, it is almost impossible to stop, just expressing a desire.
In the same rhythm, fantasy works in people. Two combined abilities of the mind, such as fantasy and thought, do amazing things with the human brain. For example, imagining inclement weather, trees bending from the wind and leaves falling on the ground, it is very difficult to make the subconscious immediately draw wonderful weather. The human body also responds, representing a raging sea or a swinging pendulum of a watch. Even with a lot of concentration, it’s hard for a person to make the presented picture change. However, it is still possible to subordinate consciousness and learn to control the flow of thoughts.
Distracted correctly
How to escape from bad thoughts? When a person begins to think about something negative, he should immediately try to switch.
To do this, it is recommended to remember the happiest, most fun moment in life, your favorite joke, phrase or watch funny films (for example, “Groundhog Day”, “But in my soul I dance”, “Neighbors. On the warpath-2”, “Simpleton”, "Third wheel"). Thus, a huge number of people are saved from depression. The main thing is to escape from negative thoughts in time, eradicating them. It is much easier to solve a problem when it is just emerging than to try to eliminate the consequences of everyday tormenting with negative thoughts.
Favourite buisness
So how to distract from bad thoughts? There is another method. In this case, a person needs to find a business that requires maximum concentration. This may be a favorite pastime or, conversely, a very difficult task, which requires full concentration. If such a hobby is found, then bad thoughts themselves will recede into the background. Reflections and ideas on the topic that a person took up will take their place.
How to choose your favorite activity? For example, it’s worth trying jigsaw puzzles, which are a hobby of many people, or starting to solve complex crosswords. Such activities are not burdensome. But they very well distract from bad thoughts. Also, experts advise people to repeat their achievements and successes every day, to recall their importance in society. After all, it is from self-doubt that a feeling of fear appears, which provokes the appearance of negative thoughts.
Psychological technique
How to switch attention? There is a really valid and completely uncomplicated way to outwit your mind, forcing it to distract from bad thoughts. All that is required of a person in this situation is a good imagination and the ability to laugh. So, closing your eyes, you need to present all your problems with something small and insignificant, even funny.
For example, it can be some tiny creatures from cartoons or just small insects. But a person must imagine himself as a huge bright ball, from which heat and light emanate. Only by evaluating your significance, realizing how insignificant negative thoughts look, you can get rid of them once and for all. The same can be said about fear. If a person has a real fear of something, he should mentally imagine this object or situation, only adding a little comic. For example, if a person has a fear of his boss, why not mentally put on his head a funny wig or ridiculous clothes? It has long been known that sincere laughter can drive away any, even the most obsessive fears.
We set ourselves up for positive
What else is an effective way? Positive mood! That is, when a person has negative thoughts, he should look for positive moments in the situation. In general, people suffering from the constant negative influence of their own minds should try to become more optimistic. Then, in the worst thoughts, it will be quite simple to find even the slightest good moment, which will be the salvation.
For example, a huge number of people daily torment themselves with thoughts about their inferiority. So, many are not satisfied with the figure, physical fitness, appearance, attitude in society and so on. Such people are encouraged to try to find the distinctive positive features that create their personality. If you suddenly can’t do it yourself, you can turn to relatives and friends for help. They certainly know because of what qualities and features they communicate and are friends with a person. It is best to ask each of them to make a list of characteristics for which they fell in love with an insecure person. Be sure to remember all your positive traits and be proud of them every day. Then all the negative thoughts that appear against the backdrop of uncertainty in your personality will disappear by themselves.
Diverse life
How to deal with a bad mood? So that negative thoughts do not appear in the head, you should diversify your life, filling it with all sorts of interesting activities and colorful emotions. For example, often go to the cinema, watch funny movies, attend clubs, go on various tourist trips and so on.
You should also stay away from people who cause discomfort, and, conversely, communicate with those who are able to please and give a good mood.
Conclusion
Observing these simple advice of psychologists, a person can independently get rid of bad thoughts. Remember that the mood for positive is the most important thing in the fight against negative. And after some time, reflections will not just disappear for some period, but will completely disappear. Only then will a person be able to understand how beautiful life is and himself.