Negative feelings kill us. Not immediately, so don't worry about the next time you're flipping off that slow asshole on the freeway, but slowly. Thoughts that might not feel so good when you take a second to think about them suck our life out.
Not just angry feelings though. Worrying gives us wrinkles; literally aging us. Sadness, or depression, makes us less likely to exercise, taking away our vitality. All of these negative emotions build up and drag us closer to the grave/urn/diamond/whatever.
So are all of us secretly masochists? If we weren't, surely we would find it easier to let go of these emotions that literally hurt. I know I sure tend to hang on to things I'd really rather let go of, and I don't think I'm the only one.
Why do we do it? I'm not sure. What I do know, is that a little bit of contemplation can go a really long way for a person. Contemplation is mental productivity. Disclaimer: don't just go stew over shit.
What are your hang-ups? What are you trying to get over? What are you doing to get outside of your box? Maybe you aren't doing anything yet? That's okay. All it takes is a minute or two to think about stuff. Cardio is a great time for this.
So here's my challenge to you: give your brain a little workout. Physical activity relieves stress, so why can't mental activity? Think outside of your box. Remove yourself from the situation. Become an objective observer.
Once you work through all of those silly little hang-ups, there's no telling what you can use your new think-muscles toward. Plus, you'll feel better. Everyone likes that.
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