{"id":5879177,"date":"2011-10-05T05:00:31","date_gmt":"2011-10-05T12:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.californiapsychics.com\/?p=5879177"},"modified":"2011-10-03T17:42:54","modified_gmt":"2011-10-04T00:42:54","slug":"venting-is-it-really-as-constructive-as-you-thought","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.californiapsychics.com\/blog\/mind-body-spirit\/venting-is-it-really-as-constructive-as-you-thought.html","title":{"rendered":"Venting: Is It Really as Constructive as You Think?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Get Over it and Get On With It!<\/h4>\n<p>We&#8217;ve all done it. A bad day at work, a particular person who was rude or took advantage of us, the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.californiapsychics.com\/blog\/2010\/07\/getting-stuck-in-traffic.html\/\">traffic or lines holding us up<\/a><\/strong> from something. Whatever the scenario, the method many of us use to deal with the aftermath is to verbally vent about the situation. While this may seem like a good way to de-stress, it may actually cause more harm than good. Let&#8217;s look at why this is the case!<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Snowball Effect<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Similar to <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.californiapsychics.com\/blog\/2010\/06\/debunking-the-law.html\/\">the theory on the law of attraction<\/a><\/strong>, focusing on something can actually fuel the fire and allows you to perpetuate those feelings of frustration, stress and anger. Similarly, like a snowball rolling down a hill, gaining speed and size, so can your emotions worsen a negative situation. &#8220;Venting&#8221; can actually reinforce aggressive impulses, making you feel worse than if you had simply let the situation roll over you leaving no marks. While some venting may be a cathartic way to release negative thoughts and feelings, there are better methods within reach!<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Taking the Higher Ground<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While talking through problems can be effective, putting a proper spin to this strategy is the best way to go. Using more effective coping methods such as humor, acceptance, and a change in perspective are surefire ways to come out ahead in such situations, as opposed to stewing in a nasty brew of negative emotions. Laughing about an uncomfortable circumstance is a great and healthy way to alleviate stress, as is accepting a scenario for what it is. By doing these things, you allow your perspective to shift from frustration and anger to something constructive.<\/p>\n<p>While the act of venting imight have an upside, spending too much energy and time replaying a negative loop in your head will not aide you in <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.californiapsychics.com\/blog\/2006\/08\/situation-culmination.html\">overcoming the situation<\/a><\/strong>. So next time you find yourself righteously complaining about a scenario in which you are badly treated, you can pause, take a deep breath and consider these more constructive ways to come out on top!<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 12px\"><strong><a title=\"$1 per minute \" href=\"http:\/\/www.californiapsychics.com\/c\/c.aspx?lid=112937&amp;utm_source=NC_offer_footer&amp;utm_medium=NC_offer_footer&amp;utm_campaign=new_customer_text_offer_blog\">Exclusive offer: New customers can speak to a psychic for ONLY\u00a0$1 per minute. 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Talk to a psychic and find out. <span class=\"style1\" style=\"color: #ff6600\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.californiapsychics.com\/c\/c.aspx?lid=112934&amp;utm_source=boxcode_test_1_9-29&amp;utm_medium=boxcode_test&amp;utm_campaign=original\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Call <span style=\"font-size: 14px\">1.800.573.4830<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span> or <span style=\"color: #3366ff\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.californiapsychics.com\/c\/c.aspx?lid=112934&amp;utm_source=boxcode_test_1_9-29&amp;utm_medium=boxcode_test&amp;utm_campaign=original\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff\">choose your psychic now. <\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The method many of us use to deal with stress is to verbally vent. 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