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6 Ways to Kick Negative Thoughts to the Curb
None of us really wants to have negative thoughts, but we all seem to deal with them at some point. Whether the negative thoughts are about yourself, the things you’re doing, your job or other people, sometimes it’s really hard to get rid of negative thoughts once they take up residence your mind. Here are some techniques you can use to help stop negative thoughts.
Practice actively stopping negative thoughts — If you feel that you’re about to start thinking negatively, stop the thoughts before they have a chance to really kick in and take over. If you’ve already started thinking negatively, actively change the thoughts to positive ones. I know, I know…it’s easier said than done. However, the more you practice this, the less you’ll find yourself thinking negatively.
Focus on the positive — Even if you don’t have any negative thoughts at the moment, you can help keep them away by focusing on the positive things in your world. Throughout the day, think about the things you like about yourself and about your life.
Do things that boost your confidence — Whether it’s the confidence you feel about your own self or the confidence to do new and different things, building on your own self confidence is always a great thing. Go out of your way to do things that will take you out of your comfort zone and will give your…
