It may sound paradoxical, but accepting our negative emotions can actually make us happier.
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Most of us are told to always be `optimistic`, always smile and think positively, especially when we seem sad, anxious or disappointed with something.
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`Living positively has become a form, a correct moral standard` – Susan David commented.
However, pushing difficult emotions aside to embrace fake positive emotions will cause us to lose the opportunity to further develop the skills needed to deal with the world as it really is.
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Instead of pushing negative emotions aside or forcing yourself to solve problems with reluctant positivity, the best way to deal with conflicting emotions is to sort them out.
For a psychologist, black and white labels are often used to quickly describe emotions.
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By `naming` our emotions correctly, we can identify the cause of those emotions and activate the `readiness potential` in the brain.
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Accept negative emotions
Finally, David said: “See emotions as they are.”
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This self-awareness allows us to discover other beautiful aspects of ourselves such as hidden values or bright plans that you have always cherished.