Sometimes it is difficult to enjoy the events of the present and look boldly to the future because of the past.
For some reason it pulls you back, like a swamp.
Clinging to the past is useless and harmful. It is imperative to get rid of this habit, psychologists advise.
How to Stop Clinging to the Past
It's not that easy to do. But the strategy is actually simple.
It consists of searching for answers to questions that are related to the past.
For example, it is useful to answer a question like: “What did I gain from this experience?” or “What did I learn?”
It is also important to understand the reasons that influenced the decision made at that time.
That is, you need to analyze the situation as much as possible and get as many clear and detailed answers as possible, put everything in its place.
And at the same time, it is necessary to focus on the present.
Here, too, you can work through a number of questions: “What doesn’t suit me in the current circumstances?” or “What can I do to fix this?”
Brings you closer to your goal by answering the question, “How can I take care of myself now?”
It is important to focus on the present, as well as to capture the positive moments in everyday little things and sum up the day.
Author: Dmitry Bobrov
