Strategies to mitigate negative emotions
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https://doi.org/10.62037/cjer.2026.06.01.05Keywords:
Emotional capacity, positive emotions, negative emotions, strategies, life challengesAbstract
In daily life, people experience a blend of positive emotions, such as enjoyment, love, and interest, as well as negative emotions, such as sadness, anger, and regret. Drawing on secondary data, this article discusses how to mitigate negative emotions. It begins with a discussion of three common types of people after they face a miserable life event: those who were knocked down and permanently dispirited by the event; those who rose above the roadblock and got their life back to normal; and those who overcome adversity, bounce back to their normal lives, and become stronger. The article then discusses the impact of positive and negative emotions on people. Next, it raises several insights into managing negative emotions, ranging from basic to more challenging strategies. Finally, the article concludes that when confronted with major life challenges, people can rise above the difficulties and return to their normal lives not weaker, but stronger.
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