I've also been studying the Law of Attraction (which it the basis for the movie,and book, The Secret ) lately and working really hard on my positive affirmations. Unfortunately, embracing the negative emotions goes against everything about this law and these last few weeks have felt like a spiral into negative outcomes.
The other downside of constant negative emotion is the toll it has on your body. Your cortisol levels can go up and can exacerbate the fight or flight response. Over time this could lead to pain and then a feedback loop to further negative emotions.
What I've been learning about this Law is that if we want to break out of a negative pattern, we need to remember the pleasurable feelings and express gratitude for what we already do have. I start and end every day now thanking God for all that I have. It really does help to make the angst be less. We can also change our state by surrounding ourselves with people who we want to be like and who encourage us. We can put on some happy music and dance our way out. We can do some cardio exercise (I really don't think it matters if it's steady state or HIIT in this case). We can take a walk in nature and appreciate our surroundings.
Today I had a study date with some amazing women who think movement like I do. They reminded me of why I am passionate about what I do. They reminded me of the positive I have already in my life and all that is yet to come. On my way home, I didn't listen to my usual podcast, but I put on some music that makes me want to dance. I came home and did what I love to do: dance in my kitchen, and create a healthy meal full of protein, veges and a little pasta (I mean, who doesn't need some comfort food every now and then?) And I felt the negative slip away. The feeling that I will succeed and continue to celebrate all that I have, returned.
I know I will continue to have my ups and downs. I also know that both are transient. To have one we must have the other. It's only when we get stuck in the negative that things spiral out of control. Take the time to allow yourself to feel the sh*t and then believe in yourself again and find your way back to peace.
