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Think about the last time you felt a negative emotion-like stress, anger, or frustration. What was going
through your mind as you were going through that negativity (消极)? Was your mind cluttered with (充
斥) different kinds of thoughts? Or was it paralyzed, unable to think?
The next time you find yourself in the middle of a very stressful time, or you feel angry or frustrated,
stop. Yes, that's right, stop. Whatever you're doing, stop and sit for one minute. While you're sitting
there, completely immerse yourself in the negative emotion.
Allow that emotion to consume you. Allow yourself one minute to truly feel that emotion. Don't cheat
yourself here. Take the entire minute-but only one minute-to do nothing else but feel that emotion.
When the minute is over, ask yourself, "Am I willing to keep holding on to this negative emotion as I
go through the rest of the day?"
Once you've allowed yourself to be totally immersed in the emotion and really feel it, you will be
surprised to find that the emotion clears rather quickly.
If you feel you need to hold on to the emotion for a little longer, that is OK. Allow yourself another
minute to feel the emotion.
When you feel you've had enough of the emotion, ask yourself if you're willing to carry that negativity
with you for the rest of the day. If not, take a deep breath. As you exhale, release all that negativity with
your breath.
This exercise seems simple-almost too simple. But, it is very effective. By allowing that negative
emotion the space to be truly felt, you are dealing with the emotion rather than stuffing it down and trying
not to feel it. You are actually taking away the power of the emotion by giving it the space and attention it
needs. When you immerse yourself in the emotion, and realize that it is only emotion, it loses its control.
You can clear your head and proceed with your task.
1. Which one does not belong to the negative emotion?
A. anxiety
B. confusion
C. depression
D. sorrow
2. What should you do when you are into negativity according to the article?
A. Listen to some music.
B. Ignore it and do something else.
C. Just do nothing and truly feel that emotion.
D. Think about it and try to deal with it immediately.
3. The underlined word "immerse" (Paragraph 2) most probably means _____.
A. break down
B. get rid of
C. cut off
D. throw into
4. What's the best title of this text?
A. Clear Your Mental Space.
B. Deep Breath, Trouble Away.
C. Try to Avoid the Negative Emotion.
D. Keep Holding on to This Negative Emotion as Long as Possible.
5. The author's opinion towards negative emotion is _____.
A. doubtful
B. optimistic
C. frightened
D. confused
