# Helping Negative Emotions {% hint style="info" %} **TL;DR:** Remind yourself of these: 1\) "This too shall pass" 2\) Focus on what you can control vs don't control 3\) Journal with pen/paper about what you appreciate/grateful for {% endhint %} Sometimes negative emotions arise and get the best of us. It is difficult to deal with them, but they are part of our emotions that we can't get rid of. One great approach is to know how to work with negative emotions and how to self-regulate. ## Solutions Some solutions I've found: meditate, journal, breathe, music, and laughter.
SolutionImpactVideo Sample
Meditate1) Strengthens memory, learning, awareness
2) Descrease emotional reactivity, anxiety, depression, and stress		1) 5 Min Meditation
2) 15 Min Buddhism
Journal1) Breaks cycle of overthinking
2) Helps you process any negative situation		1) There is no right/wrong to journal.
2) 1 Min Sample
Breathe1) Rapid breathing increases anxiety, anger, or fear
2) Helps grow thicker gray matter		1) 1 Min Breathwork
2) 2 Min Visuals
Music1) Improves focus, memory, creativity
2) Reduces anxiety, stress, blood pressure, and pain		1) Any of your favorite music
2) Study Playlist
3) Personal favorite
Laugh1) Increases Endorphins, the natural way your body relieves pain, stress
2) Studies show that laughing produces similar brain waves as meditation		1) Watch Stand Up
2) Funny TV Shows like Seinfeld
## Framework for tackling a problem 1\) Identify the problem. Journal everything about 2\) Know what the problem is. Know when the issue arises happens. 3\) Develop a gameplan to fix it 4\) Apply your solution whenever the issue arises again