This was a question that someone on Quora asked me and this is how I answered him:
I believe there are many people who are battling negative thoughts these days, and I would have to say that I am among them. However, I can usually get myself out of these places because the one thing that I do know is that a thought is merely a ‘thought’ it is not reality.
The most important thing that you can do is to recognize what it is that is causing the negative thought because they come from somewhere. In my case, it is a paper that I need to write for my Masters – the Graduation Paper and I was having a very hard time figuring out how to move forward on it. After too many hours of research on a subject (actually a few related subjects), I finally sent an outline over to my professor for her to review. Because, this is the thing – many times we have negative thoughts because we are procrastinating on something that we know we have to do – so taking action is the way to turn that around.
If you are feeling upset about something that you said to someone – well, do what you need to do to forgive yourself for whatever you did and make a deal with yourself to not do it again.
If you are feeling upset because someone said something hurtful to you, again, remember that we are all human and will say stupid thoughtless things from time-to-time. Let it go.
Then get onto something that will bring you some joy be it some comedy on Youtube or Netflix or spending some time with a friend that knows how to get you laughing.
Because, this is the thing: We all go through times when we have some negative thoughts, but they can’t run us unless we allow them to, right?
Thanks for the question for all the other folks who will be reading the answer in the future.
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About Suzanne
Suzanne Kellner-Zinck founded Dawning Visions Hypnosis in 2002, She has become an innovator in the use of hypnotism and neuro-linguistic programming in the areas of obsessive compulsive disorders such as: eating disorders, sexual addiction and substance abuse as well as working with those with anxiety and mood disorders.
Her clients have come to work with her from across the United States and as far away as Africa to help them to finally be freed from these emotional issues that once ruled their lives. Today she is in the process of bringing her work to many more in the form of ebooks and other downloadable formats.
She is a member of American Holistic Medical Association and the American College for Advancement in Medicine.
Prior to founding Dawning Visions Hypnosis, Kellner-Zinck worked within vendor programs for the mentally ill working to help them to live up to their fullest potential. Many of her previous clients were able to move out on their own and find fulfilling work.
Kellner-Zinck is a Certified Trainer of Hypnosis and Neuro-Linguistic programing through Tad James Company, Inc. and a Master Hypnotist and Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming through Advanced Neuro Dynamics. She holds a bachelor’s degree in education and political studies from Curry College.
Dawning Visions Hypnosis is teaching people that they can indeed leave their unwanted behaviors behind as they move forward to living fulfilling and joy filled lives.