Last Updated on August 1, 2020
In our daily lives, we attract different energy and vibrations by doing our normal routine. We engross the energies emitted by the things, people, and events that we encounter. And when we deal with undesirable situations, the negative energy immediately confers itself to us.
Negative energy adversely affects many aspects of our lives. No matter how we try to avoid negativity, we inevitably absorb negative energy from interactions and events happening around us. It impacts our thoughts, feelings, relationships, health, and well-being.
How can you tell if negative energy surrounds you? Be mindful of these indications and learn how to get rid of the negative vibrations.
In this post, you’ll learn how to:
- Manage your stress and anxiety properly
- Turn complaints and criticisms as opportunities to be better
- Come out of your shell and build positive relationships with your friends and family
- And more!
Stress and anxiety
It’s normal for someone to feel overly fatigued after a long day of work, household chores, or a stressful situation. However, feeling exhausted all the time can be a sign of bad energy.
Having negative energy surrounding you impacts your body and mental health. You may have a bad temper, constantly worry about things, and easily get depressed over situations. Physical effects such as headaches, stomach pains, and muscle pains are also signs that negative vibrations hang over you like a dark cloud.
When you have mental or emotional baggage, stress, and exhaustion become worse. Negative thoughts and feelings can disrupt your sleep patterns and trigger nightmares. This leads to a lack of sleep, reducing your ability to set focus and increasing the risk of serious health problems.
How to weed the bad energy out?
First, identify the source of your stress and anxiety. Toxic work cultures, bad relationships, or family issues can be the number one culprit. Determine which aspect of your life is causing your anxiety and what you can change for the better.
If you feel overfatigued at work, it’s important to learn how to manage your time and finish only what you can for a day. Work-life balance is key. After work, spend some time on yourself and your family.
Worrying too much about what’s not even happening or dwelling on your past transgressions won’t help you. Focus on the present and the things you have control over. Relaxation and meditation methods can also help you be calm and at peace.
Complaints and criticisms
If excessive complaining and criticizing are becoming your habit, then it’s a sign that you have negative energy in you. It’s okay to give constructive feedback, especially if people ask it from you. However, if you criticize just to find flaws in others, you won’t be able to see the bright side of everything.
The same thing with complaining, it is totally fine to express disappointments from time to time. Nevertheless, you gravitate towards negativity instead of focusing on finding solutions. You may habitually complain and even put the blame on others.
If you don’t do away with this, it will create that negative vibe within you. As complaining rewires your brain, you just make yourself surrounded by negative energy.
How to weed the bad energy out?
Use complaints and turn them as catalysts for change. It’s okay to complain, but think of ways how you can resolve the problem.
Shift your focus and attention to the things and people you have in your life. Most often than not, we ignore what’s in front of us. Create a list of things you are grateful for.
Criticizing other people and their actions can also be a sign of insecurity. If it’s hard for you to feel happy for others and their achievements, try to shift your focus on what you have. Keep in mind that soon, you will have your turn.
Negative relationships
One sign of negative energy is when you seek isolation. Having some kind of privacy is okay from time to time. However, if it comes to where you don’t even talk to your family, then it becomes a problem.
Most of the time, you seek isolation because you don’t feel like sharing your emotional baggage with others. You easily get upset, anxious, and angry when people confront you. Be mindful that it will do you more harm than good if you keep all the negative thoughts and emotions to yourself.
Toxic thoughts can affect your actions and behaviors, which can happen if you think of them incessantly. By doing so, you attract negative energy which can ravage good relationships, be it with a special someone, your family or friends.
When you let negativity consume you, it will ruin your relationships with the people who matter to you. You may not be aware that by isolating yourself, you are also pushing away the people who care about you.
How to weed the bad energy out?
Human interactions and healthy communication are essential. Step out of your shell and try to talk about your thoughts and feelings with people you trust.
Surround yourself with people who inspire and influence you to be a better version of yourself. Family and good friends are your support system. Find quality time to spend with your loved ones to distract you from dwelling on negativity.
Cluttered home or workspace
Clutter and a messed-up space affect the energy that surrounds you. When your office or home is untidy and disorganized, it is hard to find your focus. This is because clutter blocks passageways of energy flowing in your space.
Clutter also represents trapped energy and means you’re clinging to the past. If you keep items that you no longer need, it means you keep negative emotions within yourself. This is bad in a way that you keep yourself from living in the present.
How to weed the bad energy out?
Clearing clutter is like releasing negative emotions and energy trapped through the items you’ve been keeping for years. When you declutter, you generate positivity and invite opportunities in your life. You can press reset and live a happier present life.
Make your room, house or office breathe. Throw away the things that are way too old and can no longer function. Fix broken things, give away preloved items, recycle, or throw away things that don’t bring value anymore.
After cleaning and clearing out old items, you can also practice unconventional methods to weed off negativity. You can try pouring salt into the four corners of your home or smudge your space with white sage.
Conclusion
Negative energy is intangible and depends on what you’re thinking and feeling. The tips above may help you get rid of negativity, but you also have to open yourself up to positivity. Choose to stay positive and look for sources of happiness in your life.
Unprecedented challenges and unfortunate events can always take place at unexpected times. It happens to any of us. And while we’re aware that negative energy caused all these, remember you can always bounce back from these.
Positivity is your ultimate armor to ward off bad energy. Take care of yourself, value your relationships, and be more appreciative of the things you have. Focus on the present and use your past transgressions as lessons to move forward.
