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OUT OF THE DARKNESS CAME THE
Bad news is inevitable, whether it is from the TV, newspapers, or in a personal capacity. Blogger, Sophia Husbands, advises us to turn bad news into life lessons
T
he way in which we react to news tells us a lot about our characters. People don’t like to
receive bad news as it conjures up negative emotions and thoughts. It can have an impact on our bodies too – that sinking feeling, going to the pit of our stomach. Stress is also a negative impact of bad news. Some people may think that it is fictional, but stress can also have a negative effect on the body.
THE NEWS – THE BIG, BAD WORLD In our day-to-day lives, bad
news can be delivered in many mediums: TV, newspapers, radio and social media. One option is to limit this information by simply switching off the news. However, news can also be delivered in person with the opening word; “unfortunately”. No one likes to hear that word and the bad news that usually follows, and it’s probably not fun for the person delivering
In accordance with the laws of the universe, there must be both good and bad in order to keep balance
the bad news either. Remember the saying, “Being the bearer of bad news”?
ACCEPTING THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY The English dictionary
defines the word “equilibrium” as “a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced.” So, in accordance with the laws of the universe, there must be both good and bad in order to keep balance. We need to accept that there is going to be bad stuff thrown at us at times. Human beings are creatures of habits. Our egos do not accept change easily. There is no winner when we are resisting negative forces instead of accepting them. The same concept is taught in business books, especially when looking at change management. Reduce resistance by accepting the change.
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