After an affair by your spouse, there is a possibility that your world may feel untethered. You may lose the sense of security that you once relied on in your marriage and the stabled foundation beneath you. Yes, you will find this sudden change in your reality very troubling and heart wrenching at times.
The infidelity of a spouse can impact you in many ways but one of the worst to your person is what it does to your mind/thoughts. The wind and waves of negative thoughts crashing through your mind along with self-recriminations and self-doubts, suddenly taking the central stage of your life. With that in mind, you will now have to learn how to redirect the negativity into constructive self-talk that will move you forward.
Tracking your thoughts and feelings for a few days by journal ling what you 'hear' and 'feel', you will likely notice some patterns surfaced. Very often, victims of infidelity revealed that it's like listening to a broken record, playing many times over and over again. Therefore, its time to create a new recording.
Start a new page in your journal ling. However, this time, you will be entering words that will counter those negative ones. By following through with this exercise, you will boost your best qualities and self-esteem with a new focus.
In Fact, boosting your self-esteem, you will make your world a safe place to reside, thus, making you feel more secured.
Stay tuned for Part (3)
Have a healthy and balanced day!
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