We all know that sometimes things can start to get you down. Whether it's something in your personal life, the political climate in your country, or even a global issue, it can be almost impossible to stay positive all the time.
Self-help author, writer and speaker Anne Jones travels the world to spread her ideas on the things people can do to improve their own situations and stay positive.
"It's based on things that I've experienced, and things I've seen work for other people," she told Business Insider. "A lot of the time you can't change people's lives, but you can help them manage the circumstances they're in."
We spoke to Jones to come up with a list of tips you can use to protect yourself from the negativity in the world, especially when you're starting to feel overwhelmed. Some of them might seem simple, but Jones says she's seen the benefits some of these tricks can have first hand.
1. Avoid office gossip.
If you hear gossip at work, you should avoid it as best you can, Jones says. In fact, try and avoid any talking at work which is negative, be it about coworkers or world news.
"The worst thing you can do is to step into that and contribute," Jones said. "The only thing you can do about that is to step back."
She says that although it might be tempting to get into a debate, if you know it's not going to end well, it's best to avoid it altogether and get on with your work.
2. Create a mental bubble.
Your mind might have more power than you realise. You've probably heard of getting "in the zone" while you're on a tight deadline, so creating a mental bubble or egg around yourself when you're feeling a lot of negativity coming your way can be a version of that. Rather than letting negativity in, you can imagine an invisible barrier around yourself.
"We've got a really powerful will as individuals," Jones said. "If we really set our intentional will to something, we can do all sorts of things. And just simply by saying, right, I'm sealing my energy off from the rest of the world, you can get into a bubble."
You can practise getting into this frame of mind every day in the shower, Jones says, so you're ready to conjure it up if someone starts being disrespectful or criticising.
3. Disengage from arguments.
It isn't always possible, or even a good idea, to avoid arguments. When you're in a relationship, disagreements are inevitable. It's also nearly impossible not to meet people in everyday life you don't particularly get along with. However, Jones says that when you can, you should take a step back and choose not to argue against what the other person is saying.
"You might feel exhilarated straight after the argument, but later on in the day your energy will plummet," she said. "When you've had an emotional fight with your partner, you feel sick afterwards and your energy gets drained. You might think you've got one over on him...but then afterwards you think — was it really worth it?"
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