If you’re walking around like a drama magnet, attracting tons of drama into your life, it’s time to break the negative habit. Although some drama might feel exciting, too much of it can be draining and damaging to your life. So, how do you put an end to it? Here are 11 small habits to adopt so you can stop drama right now — and stick to drama on Netflix instead.
1. Stop And Breathe.
Before reacting to stress, try to pause. Take a few deep breaths so that you can eliminate the tension and anxiety you’re feeling, to prevent you from lashing out at others and stop you from rushing through your day feeling stressed out. You should also do this if someone says something mean and you want to give them a verbal lashing. Stop, breathe, and think before you respond.
2. Say “No.”
It’s hard to cut drama out of your life if you’re surrounded by people who love bringing drama to your door. So, learn to say “no” if you’ve got too much going on in your life. Saying “yes” will bring more stress to your day. By focusing on your needs, you can reduce a lot of drama. You won’t be pushing yourself too hard, which can make you miserable and stressed.
3. Cut Down On Screen Time.
If you’re always on social media, doom scrolling through people’s stories and posts, it can make you feel negative. It brings drama into your life because it can make you feel angry or resentful of people who seem to have the perfect life. It can also make you feel bad about yourself, which is negative energy you don’t need.
4. Don’t Hold Grudges.
If someone pissed you off, do you talk about them to everyone you meet for the rest of the day? Do you remember negative things that happened to you years ago? You’ve got to let it go, so you don’t block your inner peace. Move forward with a lighter heart and you’ll feel more positive.
5. Be On Time.
If you’re always late to everything and rushing around like a headless chicken, you’re bringing drama to your life. Any little thing that happens will feel so much more dramatic, like morning traffic or extra work on your desk. Plus, it’s hard to feel peaceful and in control when you’re sweaty and stressed from racing to the office after lunch.
6. Start Your Day With A Peaceful Routine.
Set your intention for the rest of the day by having a short morning routine that encourages peace and serenity. Meditate, do a bit of exercise, eat a healthy breakfast, or tell yourself that your day is going to be drama-free and relaxing. Starting the day on a positive note will help you build the foundation for a happier, stress-free experience.
7. Avoid Gossip.
If people tend to run to you with the latest morsel of gossip, it might feel like a bit of fun, but it’s actually quite negative. Attracting gossip can make you feel guilty and it can be harmful to the target of the rumors, so it’s all negative – and you don’t need that drama in your life. You also don’t want to be known as the gossip center of your workplace. It’s just a bad look.
8. Declutter Your Home.
You can’t have a peaceful life if your home looks like a tornado ripped through it. Keep your home decluttered and tidy so you don’t have to waste time trying to find an outfit to wear and you don’t have to feel stressed the minute you open your front door and look at the mess in your apartment.
9. Focus On Finding Solutions.
If your mind gets stuck on problems, it’s easy to bring more drama into your life. Try to focus on finding solutions to your problems, as this engages your creativity and it feels more positive. Plus, taking action reduces self-doubt and anxiety, so it’s an extra win. You don’t need to lose your cool when a challenge arrives. You can choose a different, healthier response.
10. Leave The Toxic People Behind.
Who are you surrounding yourself with? If your friends or relationship partner are bringing you down and preventing you from being your best, most optimistic self, this brings you tons of drama you don’t need. Think about how much time you spend venting about them to loved ones – all that time is being wasted!
11. Write About Your Feelings.
Sometimes drama starts in your head, like with those negative thoughts that send you into a stress spiral and put you in a bad mood for the rest of the day. So, start writing down all the negative things you’re thinking about and dealing with. This will help you to suss out what’s upsetting you and bringing unnecessary drama to your life, so you can nip it in the bud.
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