: Instead of suppressing negative thoughts, practice "mindfulness". Close your eyes and softly notice your feelings without judgment.
: View these impulses as guests. "Invite them in for a cup of tea" or give them a "hug" to understand what they are trying to communicate rather than running from them. The monster within me
: Identify where these feelings come from and what they want. Recognize that these "shadows" are automated ego-survival mechanisms and are not your true identity. : Instead of suppressing negative thoughts