Ways to Overcome Your Negative Thoughts

 Negative Thinking Affects Your Health

      When you're upset about something, you'll find that forgetting about it is easier said than done. Studies show that when humans are told not to think about a particular topic, it becomes even more difficult to get that topic off their mind. But repeating negative thoughts in your head, which is also known as ruminating, can be unpleasant and counterproductive, and in some cases, even lead to chronic depression.

This is like a needle in a groove. As the groove gets deeper, the needle is difficult to get out of the groove. What's more, rumination can actually make you more upset than at first, because the problem gets bigger in your mind.

The good news is, there are a number of ways that can help you get out of your negative thoughts, and refocus your thoughts on something positive, all it takes is a small dose of healthy willpower.

What is Negative Thinking Definition?

Negative thoughts refer to patterns of negative thinking about yourself and your surroundings. While some people experience repeated negative thoughts, negative thoughts can seriously affect the way you think about yourself and the world, and can even interfere with your work and daily functioning, and can be a sign of mental illness such as: anxiety disorder, depression , personality disorder, and even schizophrenia

The Impact of Negative Thoughts

The consequences of this cloud of negative thoughts can be catastrophic. Obsessing with negative thoughts can become so focused that it's hard to engage with what's going on in life. It can cause you to pull away from who you are with, and from what you do. And not to mention, pushing the other person away from you. It can be difficult to enjoy all of them, because you pay more attention to what could go wrong; it can create friction with others, and cause more depression.

How Can I Reduce My Negative Thoughts?

Trying to find other patterns of automatic negative thinking

Behind these “should” statements, there may be a form of cognitive distortion known as automatic negative thinking (Ant).

ANT is the first thought when you have a strong feeling or reaction to something, like a reflex rather than free thinking.

For individuals with anxiety, ANTS finds this theme surprising, turning thoughts into panic attacks that can be disabling.

But, recognizing ants is not that simple. However, you may have it for the rest of your life.

Exercise 

Exercise can calm your mood. Smart sports enthusiasts have done this a number of times by following the revolutionary mind body exercise, where you train your mind to speak positive thoughts and apply positive intentions to your daily life. One of my favorite statements that is often said in class is, "All negative thoughts stop right now!"

Pay attention to the mind itself.

The more you try not to think about a certain thing, the more you'll think about it. When you try to eliminate negative emotions, they will inadvertently grow stronger.

Research shows that being mindful of respecting and accepting thoughts and trying to solve them in a constructive way can help you resolve the underlying problem.

Practice paying attention to your thoughts without jumping to judgment. Try to figure out why this type of thinking is problematic. Say something like, "Is this thinking correct? Is this thought worthwhile?” Applying a cognitive perspective can support humans to develop methods of thinking and feeling that are more accurate and useful.

Build a New Habit

Instead of thinking about it in terms of "getting rid of" negative thought patterns, think in terms of creating a new habit. You do this by directing your attention to a subject where there is nothing to "conquer": Think positively. It could be a pet, your painted toenail, being outside like the beach. Start with something simple. (forbes.com)

Use Good Manners

Have some fun with this one. When negative thoughts arise, react with fun or stupid actions. Stick your tongue out, slap your wrist, or show your smile. Find a body response that will make you lose your mind, and refocus on the present.

There you have it – a method for removing negative thoughts from your mind. I hope that you can apply some of them in your daily practice. Thoughts may be a powerful thing, but are not always heard.

Have a Cup of Tea

Negative thinking can occur for many reasons, but if you pay more attention to feelings of loneliness, you may find pleasure in foreplay, literally. Yale researchers in 2012 found that people recalled fewer negative feelings about past experiences of loneliness when they were holding a hot pack. They also found that lonely people tended to spend longer in hot showers. Replacing physical warmth with emotional warmth can be a quick fix, the researchers said, but don't let it replace actual human interaction in the long run.

Last words

Pessimism is a habit that you can overcome through deep knowledge, proper behavior, and determination. To cultivate more positive thoughts, find out the causes of the negatives and change the way you look at life.