A new study highlights two simple, effective ways of transforming negative experiences into positive ones.
Cognitive reappraisal and storytelling are two psychological techniques that can neutralize past unhappiness.Source: RyanMcGuire /Pixabayand well-being. So, an important question is: Can one feel more positively about past negative events—perhaps even view them as having been beneficial?. The paper argues that the techniques of cognitive reappraisal and storytelling can help us cope more effectively with negative experiences.
To see how this works, imagine you experienced a life event that was painful, embarrassing, or upsetting. Say you went through a nasty breakup, and as a result, you cannot stop thinking negative thoughts. Thoughts such as “I got dumped by my soulmate” or “I will never recover from this.”Beyond Neutralization: Redeeming the Past With Storytelling
To illustrate, imagine you are planning a worldwide adventure. Furthermore, imagine you have psychic powers and can see, in full detail, a couple of negative things that will happen during the trip. In other words, it ignores the potential benefit of recounting the adventure, including the unpleasant, painful, and embarrassing occurrences.
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