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Old 02-17-2015, 04:59 PM
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Positive Energy Techniques?

I'm dealing with a personal issue that is settled, but I still feel some emotional pain from it. I don't really want to bring it up, and its just something at this point "I need to let go". Each day I feel a little bit better.

However, I do feel sadness/pain and I know it will improve in time. However, I have a job interview later this week. I feel well-prepared for interview but I am worried about my negative mood. I am normally a positive person, but since I am working through my pain its hard to be enthusiastic. This afternoon I ordered a coffee and the cashier was extremely cheerful and I could tell that it was difficult for me to reciprocate the positive vibe.

I am wondering if anyone has any good techniques or recommended readings that help lift you when you are not feeling in the best mood.
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Old 02-17-2015, 05:19 PM
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I think it's good that you're working through the sadness and pain you're feeling.

In general, I find good music and walking to be the main things that help me. I have used affirmations by Louise Hay for many years. She believes that positive affirmations can set your mood for the day and change how you feel. I will PM you a link.

Since you want to be in a more positive mood for the job interview, maybe you could try writing/journaling. Put together your thoughts about the mood you want to show at your job interview and see if it helps.
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Thanks Anna - I will definitely try the affirmations.
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Old 02-17-2015, 05:51 PM
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Hi ANewDay, this is a great question. There's many ways to release emotional pain, though in my experience, many take time to have an effect, or I simply haven't been effective or any good at all at implementing them. There are two methods I've found which have an immediate impact however, that have helped me in the past to create almost instant calm.

The first is exercise, though may not be applicable here, unless you intend to sprint into the interview room in your interview outfit and start busting out squats and starjumps on the table

The second is one I feel may ideally be for you in this situation. I discovered it when I was younger, prior to falling into full alcoholism, and used it often to achieve a calm and almost serene effect, although in my case, I used it from time to time to calm my nerves before a date, haha. I believe it'll be just as effective prior to a job interview though.

It's called 'tapping', or 'EFT therapy' (from memory, the EFT stands for 'Emotional Free Tapping' or 'Emotional Freedom Technique'). It basically involves you sitting down (It can be anywhere, though preferably private and quiet, I would often do it in front of my laptop), and physically tapping various acupuncture pressure points whilst repeating certain phrases.

Now I'll admit straight away that it can feel silly and ridiculous to sit there tapping your body whilst repeating mantras, that is until I was through with my first 20 minute session - it worked! I couldn't believe it, went on my date with a cool and calm serenity, and was able to be myself in a way I might not have been if I was a bundle of nerves.

I think the method has gained traction over the last couple of years, because it has started popping up all over the place. There are even EFT specialist therapy sessions you can go to, but those can cost up to hundreds of dollars for a single 1 hour session. I don't understand why you'd pay that much for something that is so easy and that you can do in your own home (or anywhere), which doesn't actually take anywhere near 1 hour in my experience. I've just looked it up on YouTube, and there seems to be a guy called Brad Yates who seems to be proficient at it (I haven't watched his entire videos though, so have a look around).

Simply type in 'EFT therapy' into Google, or maybe 'Brad Yates Tapping' into YouTube, and you should be on your way.

Like I said, it may feel silly, but give it a go once and see how you feel. Let me know!

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Thanks Seb - I really appreciate it. I will check out the tapping.
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I would try rehearsing. Rehearse some key passages about yourself, the job, etc. until it rolls off the tongue. When you're prepared it's easier to sound enthusiastic for the interview.
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First article I came across when opening the site:
5 Ways to Start Mornings on a Happy Note
Especially for you! Try getting good night's sleep too.
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