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saved by4 people, first bymrosenthal on 2008-01-24, last byNaosuke Fujita on 2008-02-02

  • If you give attention to negative thoughts, they will get stronger and stronger.
  • What you should do is breaking the vicious cycle by shifting your focus to something positive. You can then reinforce this positive attention until you completely defeat the negative thoughts
  • Realize that you only hurt yourself with negative thoughts. Don’t let them trick you.
  • Never say negative words in your conversation
  • Change the tone of your thoughts from negative to positive. For example, instead of thinking “This problem is too difficult” think “This problem is cool and challenging”.
  • If you think negatively about someone, remember positive things about that person. Shift your attention to the positive side.
  • Spiritual peace and calmness is among the most effective ways to overcome negative thoughts.
  • Read an inspiring book. Spiritual books often do well.
  • Make yourself comfortable with failure. Failure is the stepping stone to success, so don’t be afraid to fail.
    • Accept yourself and be comfortable in who you are. You can’t be perfect but neither can anyone else.
    • Help someone. Shift the focus away from yourself and do good to others.