Learning to stop negative thinking is not easy to do. After all, many of us believe all of the negative thoughts that come into our mind, and can't see a way that we'll ever change the way we look at the world. However, there are ways to change, and this article will let you know the basics of how this is possible.
Why Am I So Negative?
If you want to stop negative thinking then you should start by thinking about why you think negatively. Many of us simply believe that our thoughts are true, and even feel guilty about it. You don't need to, and you'll soon learn to recognise these thoughts for what they really are.
The Different Types of Negative Thought
Most negative thoughts will fall into one of these categories, and learning what they are can help you to recognize every negative thought that enters your mind.
Filtering: This means that you filter out the positive aspects of a situation and only remember the negative points.
Polarizing: This is when everything is black or white, meaning it's good or bad and there's nothing in between.
Personalizing: This means you blame yourself for things that really aren't true and aren't in your control.
Catastrophizing: You always expect the worse and even avoid doing things because you think bad things will happen.
The Signs of Negativity
Negative thoughts are absolutely everywhere: from conversations you have with friends and family, to the news you watch and other areas of the media. This is why it's so easy to let negative thinking become a habit. However, now that you know the types of negative thinking you can slowly start to break free from its control.
Why Am I So Negative?
If you want to stop negative thinking then you should start by thinking about why you think negatively. Many of us simply believe that our thoughts are true, and even feel guilty about it. You don't need to, and you'll soon learn to recognise these thoughts for what they really are.
The Different Types of Negative Thought
Most negative thoughts will fall into one of these categories, and learning what they are can help you to recognize every negative thought that enters your mind.
Filtering: This means that you filter out the positive aspects of a situation and only remember the negative points.
Polarizing: This is when everything is black or white, meaning it's good or bad and there's nothing in between.
Personalizing: This means you blame yourself for things that really aren't true and aren't in your control.
Catastrophizing: You always expect the worse and even avoid doing things because you think bad things will happen.
The Signs of Negativity
Negative thoughts are absolutely everywhere: from conversations you have with friends and family, to the news you watch and other areas of the media. This is why it's so easy to let negative thinking become a habit. However, now that you know the types of negative thinking you can slowly start to break free from its control.
About the Author:
Katherine Caren is a writer who has struggled with negative thinking for much of her life. She recently decided that happiness really is a choice, and is sharing her journey on how to think positive, using positive self talk and other methods.
