Having balanced emotions doesn't mean never being angry, sad, worried or fearful. These feelings are natural for everyone. If, however, we get stuck in these emotions or hold on to them chronically, they can wreak havoc on our health.

How do you let go of negative emotions? Sometimes this is easier said than done, but it is not impossible. Start by trying to see things that upset you from a different angle. Remind yourself that your way of looking at a set of circumstances, is just that … your way. There are other ways. Challenge yourself to think of a different, more positive way to see things.

Everything happens for a reason. There is always a positive aspect to events we perceive as negative. If something is bothering you, try to identify what the positive outcomes are. Change your outlook, and the things that used to bother you will bother you less. Soon they won't bother you at all!

Don’t Waste Your Energy on the Past

Sometimes anger and sadness can sap our energy; they can be very deep-seated. We may not even be aware they are there at all. For example, few of us would consider ourselves angry or sad people, yet many of us waste our energy dwelling on things that upset us long ago. The events may be in the past, yet we spend precious energy reacting to it today. We hold on to experiences when the healthy thing is to let go. Every now and then, we take these event out and look at them, then put them away, saving them for another day.

Whenever you start thinking about the past, just remember: You don't need it anymore! There are other parts of your life that are more deserving of energy and attention, right here, right now.