Instead of trying to sedate emotions like anger, sadness, or fear, try looking at them through the lens of self-compassion , and allowing yourself to see your negative thoughts with empathy.
- “It’s OK to feel however I’m feeling at this moment — my emotions are valid.”
- “I am worthy and deserving of being heard.”
- “All of my experiences (good and bad) give me the space to grow.”
Rather than endlessly ruminate and allow conflicts to fester in your head, try taking a more assertive approach.
You can start by stating the issue non-emotionally and using fact-based sentences like, “It appears I worked very hard on this project and yet my name was left out of the presentation.”
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