Thinkaboutthelasttimeyoufeltanegativeemotion—likestressangerorfrustration.Whatwasgoingthroughyourmindasyouweregoingthroughthatnegativity?Wasyourmindclutteredwith(充斥)differentkindsofthoughts?Orwas

Question

Think about the last time you felt a negative emotion—like stress anger or frustration. What was going through your mind as you were going through that negativity? Was your mind cluttered with (充斥) different kinds of thoughts? Or was it paralyzed unable to think?
The next time you find yourself in the middle of a very stressful time or you feel angry or frustrated stop. Yes that’s right stop. Whatever you’re doing stop and sit for one minute. While you’re sitting there completely immerse yourself in the negative emotion. Allow that emotion to consume you. Allow yourself one minute to truly feel that emotion. Don’t cheat yourself here. Take the entire minute—but only one minute—to do nothing else but feel that emotion.
When the minute is over ask yourself “Am I willing to keep holding on to this negative emotion as I go through the rest of the day?” Once you’ve allowed yourself to be totally immersed in the emotion and really feel it you will be surprised to find that the emotion clears rather quickly.
If you feel you need to hold on to the emotion for a little longer that is OK. Allow yourself another minute to feel the emotion. When you feel you’ve had enough of the emotion ask yourself if you’re willing to carry that negativity with you for the rest of the day. If not take a deep breath. As you exhale release all that negativity with your breath.
This exercise seems simple—almost too simple. But it is very effective. By allowing that negative emotion the space to be truly felt you are dealing with the emotion rather than stuffing it down and trying not to feel it. You are actually taking away the power of the emotion by giving it the space and attention it needs. When you immerse yourself in the emotion and realize that it is only emotion it loses its control. You can clear your head and proceed with your task.
【小题1】Which one does not belong to the negative emotion?

A．anxiety

B．confusion

C．depression

D．sorrow

【小题2】What should you do when you are into negativity according to the article?

A．Listen to some music.

B．Ignore it and do something else.

C．Just do nothing and truly feel that emotion.

D．Think about it and try to deal with it immediately.

【小题3】The underlined word “immerse” (Paragraph 2) most probably means ______.

A．break down

B．get rid of

C．cut off

D．throw into

【小题4】What’s the best title of this text?

A．Clear Your Mental Space.

B．Deep Breath Trouble Away.

C．Try to Avoid the Negative Emotion.

D．Hold on to Negative Emotion as Long as Possible.

【小题5】The author’s opinion towards negative emotion is ______.

A．doubtful

B．optimistic

C．frightened

D．confused

Answer 1

【小题1】B【小题2】C【小题3】D【小题4】A【小题5】B 解析分 析：本文主要告诉我们一种处理消极情绪的方法，就是让自己完全地沉浸在这种情绪里一会，让自己的不好的情绪都放空，然后继续做自己的工作。消极...