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7 Positive Strategies to Help You Regulate and Manage Negative Emotions

On By Zeenat Merchant Syal-Counseling Psychologist|Spiritual CounselorIn Emotions, Heal Your Soul Column, healing, Mind, Mind-Mental Health2 Comments

“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” ~ Viktor E. Frankl

Managing negative emotions in healthy ways is crucial for overall well-being. When I didn’t know how to manage my own emotions, I would get triggered so fast and then react on that trigger even faster, which often led to me regretting what came out of my mouth.

I came to a point in my life when I was always so exhausted with everything. Which led to the realization that I can’t change anyone, other than myself….and so I need to let everyone be, for the sake of my own peace of mind and sanity.

Basically, mastering my own emotions helped my mind, heart and soul to calm down.

What are negative emotions actually?

Negative emotions are unpleasant or distressing feelings that arise in response to challenging, painful, or threatening situations. They are a natural part of the human emotional spectrum and serve important psychological and survival functions, such as helping us recognize danger, process loss, or respond to injustice.

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Healing is Not About Erasing Your Past

On By Zeenat Merchant Syal-Counseling Psychologist|Spiritual CounselorIn Emotions, healing, Mind, Mind-Mental Health, spiritual healing6 Comments

“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.”~ Brene Brown

Our minds and bodies have an incredible ability to protect us. When we experience trauma or prolonged stress, we develop coping mechanisms to survive. These mechanisms unconsciously become our identity.

In the past, I have used emotional eating as a coping mechanism. I have used immersing myself in work till my bones hurt as a coping mechanism. I have used avoidance and isolation as a coping mechanism. But all because I was too afraid at the time to face the feelings and emotions that were coming up. I did it because I needed to survive through so much trauma without any guidance or knowing how.

I know you know what I am talking about. We all have our very own coping mechanisms.

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5 Morning Rituals I Swear By as a Therapist

On By Zeenat Merchant Syal-Counseling Psychologist|Spiritual CounselorIn Emotions, healing, Mind, Mind-Mental Health9 Comments

I’ve always believed that what begins well ends well. In that energy I try to begin my day with positive morning rituals daily. Yes, there are some days when I can’t do them all and thats ok too. The important thing is that I am trying to positive and trying to keep my energy high daily.

The other reason I swear by starting my day off right, is because of the nature of my work. Being a Therapist means I help my clients deal with a lot of their life’s complicated stuff, which can be very heavy energetically at times. If I don’t begin my day on a high note, I feel like I can’t fully help my clients to raise their vibration. So, positive me means positive and happy clients 🙂

Here are the 5 morning rituals I swear by as a therapist to raise my vibration and that of all I meet:

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