- All or nothing: “If this date isn’t successful, I’ll be single forever.”
- Overgeneralizing: “I’ve been bad at every single job I’ve had.”
- Personalizing: “It’s all my fault.”
- Mind reading: “All my friends/co-workers/family think I’m stupid.”
What are the most common negative thoughts?
- There Isn’t Enough Time. “Life moves so fast, I can’t keep up.” ...
- I’m Totally Inadequate. “I should be more smart/attractive/successful/rich.” ...
- The World Is An Awful Place. ...
- I’m A Humongous Failure. ...
- I Don’t Know What I’m Doing. ...
- No One Cares About Me.
What are some examples of negative thoughts?
“ It is too cold to take a walk .” “I do not have the willpower.” “I should have eaten less dessert.” “I haven’t written down everything I eat.” “It was my choice. Next time I can decide not to eat so much.” “I’m writing down everything I eat because it helps me make better choices.”
What are your negatives thoughts?
Negative thinking is a thought process where people tend to find the worst in everything , or reduce their expectations by considering the worst possible scenarios. ... The opposite approach would be positive thinking, approaching situations or circumstances with a positive attitude.
What are some examples of thoughts?
- Be Thankful You Woke up This Morning. ...
- You Don’t Have to Listen to Haters. ...
- Don’t Compare Yourself to Others. ...
- You Must Take a Chance. ...
- Accept That Things End. ...
- Don’t Judge Others. ...
- Don’t do Things for Others That Make You Unhappy. ...
- Don’t Like Your Job?
How do I clear negative thoughts?
- Change body language. Take a moment to observe your body language. ...
- Talk about the subject. ...
- Try to empty your mind for a minute. ...
- Change the focus of your thoughts. ...
- Be creative. ...
- Take a walk. ...
- List everything worthwhile in your life.
How can I be positive?
- Focus on the good things. ...
- Practice gratitude. ...
- Keep a gratitude journal.
- Open yourself up to humor. ...
- Spend time with positive people. ...
- Practice positive self-talk. ...
- Identify your areas of negativity.
What triggers negative thinking?
A common cold, exhaustion, stress, hunger, sleep deprivation, even allergies can make you depressed, which leads to negative thoughts. In many cases, depression can be caused by negative thinking, itself.
How do I change my mind from negative to positive?
Think of anything positive to replace your negative thoughts. Instead of getting down about something, find something to be happy about and use this optimistic thought to replace your pessimistic thoughts. Practicing this over time, your mind will begin to focus on the good rather than the bad.
Is negative thinking a disease?
Psychologists link negative thinking to depression, anxiety, chronic worry and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). But almost all human beings contend with it — even those born with a positive outlook on life. It’s because of the way our brains are constructed.
Can you tell me some good thoughts?
- “The beautiful thing about life is, that we will never reach an age where there is nothing left to learn, see or be; it’s magical really.” ...
- “When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. ...
- “No matter how hard the past, you can always begin again.”
What are some powerful thoughts?
- Use the greatness within. ...
- Live like there’s no tomorrow. ...
- Make the decision. ...
- Find your passion. ...
- Use your full capabilities. ...
- Aim for the stars. ...
- Do your best. ...
- Don’t fear greatness.
What are your daily thoughts?
According to the National Science Foundation, an average person has about 12,000 to 60,000 thoughts per day . Of those, 80% are negative and 95% are repetitive thoughts. If we repeat those negative thoughts, we think negative way more than we think positive thoughts.
How do I clear my mind?
- Practice mindfulness. Training yourself to become more mindful can benefit you in a number of ways. ...
- Write it out. ...
- Get musical. ...
- Sleep it off. ...
- Take a walk. ...
- Keep your space tidy. ...
- Focus on unfocusing. ...
- Talk about it.
How do I empty my mind?
- Make a list of tasks. ...
- Write a diary or keep a blog. ...
- Get organised. ...
- Let go of negativity. ...
- Learn to say ‘no’ ...
- Avoid interruptions. ...
- Just do it – don’t put things off! ...
- Seek help.
How do I improve my self-talk?
- Identify negative self-talk traps. Certain scenarios may increase your self-doubt and lead to more negative self-talk. ...
- Check in with your feelings. Stop during events or bad days and evaluate your self-talk. ...
- Find the humor. ...
- Surround yourself with positive people. ...
- Give yourself positive affirmations.
