Dealing with negative vibes, that's how you do it!

A festival that doesn't happen, a rejection on your job application or just missing the train. We all go through bad moments, but how can you better cope with such disappointments? On this page we tell you the secret.

Have you ever been rejected with job applications?

Sorry, we won't invite you for an introductory interview," you've probably received this email at some point. Or 'you have too little experience', but also the classic: 'we have found a better candidate', you often hear. Okay fine, somewhere to be expected when you apply for a position where they ask for 3 years of work experience. But then again, how do you get 3 years of work experience if you have just completed your degree?

Turn something negative into something positive

A teacher, the neighbor, your ex, we all sometimes run into something we have to deal with. How do we deal with it? We all do that in our own way. One person fails his theory exam 400 times and goes on to attempt #401 without stress. While someone else can't sleep when a friend ghosts him or her. Why do some people deal with this easier than others?

The secret is in your mindset 🧠

This is how you apply it!

You're probably thinking right now, "your mindset? Yeah, that's what every course salesperson on Insta or Tiktok says. But wait ... look at the following example:

So, what can you take from this example? Well, it is not because of the wind that you are disappointed, but it is because of the way you think about it. Comparing creates the negative vibe!

Expecting less is the solution?

If only it were that simple. Look, we all would love to be happy all day long, but there will always be disappointments. Because yes, the bus sometimes drives away from us too. The next time you find yourself feeling sad, you might ask yourself the question: does this meet my expectations or not?

Train your brain!

Mo Gawdat - author of Solve for Happy - tackles that by using his brain as a tool. He tells RTL Late Night (remember that?) that he only gives his brain two types of thoughts:

1. Happy thoughts
2. Useful thoughts

Get started yourself!

Okay, long story short: how can you start practicing this now? Step 1. Try standing still and focusing on happy moments. That feeling when you're going great at a festival, for example. That's the vibe you're looking for. Or maybe you get excited when your favo artist releases a new track on New Music Friday. That's how we can all find our happiness - even in the smallest moments.

How are you really doing?

If things are not going so well for a while, you are welcome at the Youth Point! Want to grab a coffee or have a chat? Then leave your details below and we'll get in touch with you 📲