Thursday, 15 May 2014

How to get over hurt and pain


1. Acknowledge that you feel as awful  as you do (as it’s crucial that we validate our negative emotions.)

2. Identify the source (which may not be obvious).

3. Practice self compassion, and be gentle with yourself.

4. Identify the thoughts that are making the pain worse (like “I’ll never get over this”; or “I’m totally worthless.”)

4. Work on challenging your thinking so it’s more accurate.  

5.  Work on coming to terms with your new reality (for example, if you’ve failed an exam or a relationship has ended).

6. Try to find something meaningful (perhaps a lesson you can learn).

7. Remember that tomorrow is a brand new day.

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