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Breathe<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>First, try to calm your mind by taking deep, meaningful breaths. Think of your negative thoughts like cars passing through traffic: background noise, moving further and further away. This will allow you to take control of any anxiousness as a result of intrusive negative thoughts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Set Boundaries&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t allow yourself to accept, ponder, or reason with negative thoughts. Set a limit on the space negative thoughts can take up in your mind: let yourself know that they are not welcome and see them out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. 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