Learn to redirect any emotion and make yourself happier.

Choose something you're feeling negative about. Get curious.

If you're feeling sad

Ask yourself: "Is there something I should let go of?" Is there a belief, an idea, a dream, a hope, a vision that isn't serving you anymore?

Work example: Julie thought her manager would fight for her promotion. Turns out the manager is afraid to disagree with their superiors. Instead of stewing, she can choose to let go of the vision that her manager is someone who will fight for her. She can accept this new constraint and work around it.

If you're feeling angry

Ask yourself: "What is no longer of service to me and should be destroyed?"

I like the "destroyed" language because when you're angry, you crave destruction. ;)

Work example: Jasmine's manager took credit for her work in an important meeting. She's so angry she doesn't even want to answer the VP's questions — which would actually prove she did the work. The anger is not serving her goal. She's going to destroy the desire to sit and grumble and instead get engaged about how she can still turn this around.

If you're feeling afraid

Ask yourself: "What am I supposed to wake up to? To pay attention to? To learn from?"

When you feel a negative emotion, asking yourself these questions will bring profound wisdom and insights into your own mind.