Open Thinking :)

You know that "helpful" advice people often give to us when we're in that dark place: "Just be positive!" "Just think positive!" Great, right? No. People usually mean well when they advise this, but if you're struggling with emotional distress then this can top the chart of Most Irritating Comments . Often people don't understand that a low mood can't just be flicked to a happy one, just because someone demands it. You can't turn off anxiety like a tap. What I found helpful was embracing open thinking . Going from negative to positive thinking seemed way too daunting, but somewhere inside me I realised I could get on board with open thinking. Let me explain. So I understand you might feel terrible, but try to be open to the idea that it could improve. Be open to a suggestion. Be open to the idea that your future (both near and far) could be a little brighter than this moment. The very fact you're re