5 Tricks to Stop Negative Thoughts in Their Tracks
When you feel anxious, it can be hard to see the positive side of things. But when these negative thoughts begin to take over and affect your daily life, you need to take action. With some simple tricks and techniques, you can make life a little easier for yourself and start on the road to a more positive future.
Change your vocabulary
Try replacing some negative words and phrases with more positive ones. Instead of “I can’t do it,” try saying, “I can try, but I may need extra help. Try replacing the words “loser” and “stupid” with “I’m having a hard time now, but I can handle it” and “I’m looking for ways to be stronger.
Practice mindfulness
Mindfulness practice is based on the idea that you can better control your thoughts and feelings. Observe your emotions and thoughts as if you were watching your movie as if they were not part of you. You are not your anxiety or negative thoughts. You are simply the person experiencing the anxiety.
Start a gratitude journal
Writing down what’s good in your life can lift your spirits and make you feel better. Make sure you are honest with yourself. Be specific and think about what you are truly grateful for. Your gratitude journal can be a manageable amount of serious deep thoughts. You can write down silly things. The more you write down, the more you can see how much good there is in your life.
Put on your favorite song
Let yourself get lost in the music and let it take you where it wants to go. If you feel anxious, focus on your favorite song’s lyrics or instrumental parts. Listen to what the theme is trying to tell you. Again, if you’re feeling very anxious and anxious, try listening to a positive, upbeat song. If you’re feeling down, try listening to music that lifts your spirits or music that makes you dance. You can even try taking a sedative pill and listening to a song that relaxes you and helps you calm down.
Be proud of who you are
When you start comparing yourself to others, one thing is essential to remember: You are nothing like everyone else. Although other people may be better than you at certain things, that doesn’t make you less of a person. No one person on the planet is exactly like you, so hold your head high and be proud of who you are. No one can ever be you, which is unique to you.
When you notice negative thoughts, try to change your attitude and look at the situation differently. If you can’t change the way you think, try to do something to distract yourself or meditate. For most people, negative thoughts are just a part of life. And that’s okay because you can learn not to let negative thoughts control you and your emotions.
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