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10 of “Survivor Gabon”, he laughed until his stomach hurt and told me
the next day that he slept very well, without once thinking about the
negativity that would otherwise trigger anger.
11. Forgiveness
Photo: Cindy Loughridge
For my little vindictive rascals out there, I know the idea to forgive your
‘enemy’ sounds counter-intuitive. The longer you hold on to the grudge,
the more painful emotions you will experience, the more turbulence you
are putting on your body, the more damage you are inflicting on your
long-term health and wellness.
Unable to forgive someone is like drinking poison and expecting the
other person to die. And there’s no way around it.
12. Snap a Rubber Band
Wear an elastic/rubber band around your wrist, at all times. Every time
you find yourself having a thought that would lead to a downward
negative cycle, snap the rubber band. It might sting a little. But this
actually trains our mind to avoid triggering those thoughts. Pain is an
amazing motivator.
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