There are some days, aren't there, when for no reason your mind feels very heavy and your body feels lifeless? Or after talking to certain people, all the joy and excitement in your heart disappears. Even if we think that "I'm not in a good mood today", there may be something behind these things that we don't think about. Although it cannot be measured by medical science, this 'negative energy' or as we call it, 'negative energy ' is something we feel. Let's talk about this a little deeper today.
What is this 'negative energy'?
Simply put, this is a feeling we feel. If our mind and body feel a great strain and burden because of a person, a place, or our own thoughts, we say that we have 'negative energy'. The most dangerous thing about this is that this negativity attracts more negativity. That is, a small sadness in your heart can become even bigger because of this energy and ruin your whole day. Therefore, if we want to maintain our mental and physical health, it is very important to identify this 'negative energy' and manage it.
3 main places where this bad energy can come from
Only if we know exactly where this 'negative energy' is coming from can we deal with it. See if you can feel this feeling in these places.
1. Negative People
You've probably experienced this before. Some people make you feel incredibly happy and relaxed when you meet them. At the same time, when you speak to others, you feel a great weight on your head and a sense of anxiety. Some researchers believe that the energy that people emit in this way can actually be measured. Others believe that we are very good at understanding other people's feelings , such as anger or sadness, even if they don't say it, through their facial expressions and behavior (nonverbal cues).
Imagine that there is someone in your office who constantly complains about everything and finds fault with others. When you come back to your seat after talking to them for a while, you feel bored and don't feel like doing anything all day, right? That's what we call 'negative energy'.
2. Negative Environments
Some places make us feel very comfortable and relaxed. But other places make us very uncomfortable. For example, we may not feel the same discomfort at a dentist's office as we do at a friend's house. This may be because of our experiences with that place. But it's not just that. Even the physical things in our environment can affect our mood.
In particular, clutter is something that can cause a lot of stress to our minds. When your desk, bedroom , and other areas are constantly cluttered, with things scattered everywhere, it can even disrupt your sleep. In such an environment that makes us uncomfortable, we can say that there is 'negative energy'.
3. Negative Self-Talk
This is something that many people have, but do not realize. 'Self-talk' is the constant stream of thoughts that run around in our heads, without us saying them out loud. Thoughts like "I can never do this", "I am useless", "Everyone is smarter than me" are called 'negative self-talk' .
These negative thoughts are bad for your health. Studies have shown that people who think positively are less likely to get the common cold, have better cardiovascular health, and are less likely to be depressed. Thinking positively doesn't mean pretending that there are no problems. It means believing that you have the strength to deal with them when they come.
Am I affected by 'negative energy'? Identify it by these signs
If you often associate with negative people, are in a chaotic environment, or think negatively about yourself, see if you have the following characteristics.
| The Sign | What does this mean? (What it Means) |
|---|---|
| Constantly criticizing others | An attempt to show that the discomfort or trouble you feel is someone else's fault or something else's fault. Even if you feel a little happy at the time, you may feel sad about it later. |
| Complaining about everything | Putting out the negative thoughts that are running through your head in words. When this becomes a habit, you may not even realize that you are complaining. This means that your bad energy is being transferred to others. |
| Deterioration of physical health | Stress caused by negative emotions directly affects the body. This can disrupt the body's hormone balance, weaken the immune system, and deplete the good chemicals in the brain. Things like uncontrolled anger can also damage the heart and digestive system. |
| Insomnia | There is a strong connection between repetitive negative thoughts and poor sleep. It's hard to say for sure whether the lack of sleep causes the negative thoughts, or the negative thoughts cause the inability to sleep. But the two combine to create a vicious cycle. |
Okay, so what do you do about this?
It doesn't matter if this bad energy comes from people, the environment, or your own thoughts. You can reduce it by following these simple steps.
Let's stay away from negative people for a while.
The more people you surround yourself with who bring joy and positivity into your life, the better off you will be. That means you may need to rethink your circle of friends. You may not be able to eliminate all negative people from your life. But there are ways to avoid losing your positive energy to them. One way is to imagine that you have a protective shield of positive energy around you, so that their negative thoughts don't reach you. Another way is to lighten the mood by making a joke and laughing.
Let's keep our environment beautiful.
You can eliminate a lot of negative energy by decluttering your home and office. Keep only the things that are truly useful to you and the things you love, and get rid of the rest. When you think about buying new things, remind yourself that "Things don't bring happiness."
Let's focus on ourselves.
There are many things we can do to eliminate 'negative energy'.
- Exercise regularly : When we exercise, our body produces happy hormones (endorphins).
- Eat a nutritious diet: Healthy food is very good for our body as well as our mind.
- Spend time with nature: Go for a walk in a park, go to the beach, look at a tree or a leaf. These things are incredibly relaxing.
In addition, meditation or mindfulness practice is very valuable. One study found that even washing dishes can be a pleasurable experience if you just focus on what you are doing. Even if you don't meditate, repeating a calming mantra to yourself can help you maintain your positive energy.
Take-Home Message
- 'Negative energy' is a real feeling we have that affects our mental and physical health.
- This can mainly be caused by negative people, chaotic environments, and our own negative thoughts.
- Symptoms may include constant criticism of others, complaining, insomnia, and frequent illness.
- This condition can be controlled by things like associating with positive people, keeping your space tidy, exercising, and working mindfully.
- If these feelings are difficult to control and feel overwhelming, it is very important to talk to a trusted doctor or qualified mental health counselor.
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