Our thoughts create our feelings. While most people believe it is others who are bringing them down with their negative attitudes, the only person that can truly make you feel unhappy is yourself. For those who discover this, it is an amazing revelation. When you think negative thoughts, you feel negative emotions. So, try changing your thoughts and your emotions with change, too. When someone upsets you with their words or otherwise, don't make judgements to hastily. Remember, they are just transferring their own issues onto you. Instead, take this negativity and change the way you think about their words. Make it something positive or comforting to your emotions or thoughts. For example, if someone tells you that you don't have a knack for painting, don't get upset. Just think that the two of you have a different perspective on what is good art. Remember, you are in control of, and responsible for, how you feel.
Change Your Thoughts