Monday, 18 May 2015

Why and How to Squash Negative Thoughts

You do as you think. The thought patterns of a person define his/her personality. A positive person has positive thoughts in his mind. Negative thoughts build a negative person. It is important to stop and squash negative thoughts, because one negative thought leads to other, and this becomes a whole pattern of negative thoughts which hamper the overall personality and mental health. In long run, it just kills the career and mental peace of the person.
Negative thoughts can cause insomnia or low quality of sleep to a person. It may give concentration related problems at work and lack of quality time with family and friends. It can also give physical problems like headache etc.
So it is important to change negative thoughts to positive ones, as trying not to have negative thoughts doesn’t work.
First, be aware that you are having negative thoughts
To correct the wrong, first one has to acknowledge that there is something wrong. Recognize that wrong; identify those negative thoughts which are bothering you. Do you think that your company sucks? Do you think that you are an idiot in case of managing relationships? Do you think that you are not good at your work? Acknowledge these feelings if you are having one.

Identify the causes of these feelings
Think about why do you feel like an idiot? Why do you feel that you are incompetent? Get to the real cause.
Force your mind to feel awesome
At first, you will have to force your mind to feel good. Think about how awesome you are at some things, and then generalize it. Just believe that you are an outstanding performer. Believing is doing. There is a famous saying, “if you think you can do it, you can do it.” So if you think that you are good, you will become good. You will start behaving in that fashion.
Start believing in yourself.
Wake up with the positive thought
Start your days with a wonderful thought. When you go to brush your teeth in the morning, look into the mirror and say to yourself “you are good”. Wait. Rather say “you are too good”. And don’t forget to smile.
See, this whole scenario can be similar to one’s office work. If you are think that you can get “Exceeded Expectations” or “Outstanding” rating in your annual appraisal, you actually start working in such a way that you start deserving that rating.
Believing converts into doing.
This whole process of thinking positively changes your outlook towards life and related things. Once you start having positive thoughts, it leads to a series of positive thoughts and your overall personality becomes positive. Sooner, your colleagues start liking you and your company doesn’t suck anymore. Remember, nobody likes a crying baby. So chuck those negative feelings and start smiling with positive attitude.
And finally, even after trying hard, your negative feelings don’t go away, it is time to seek professional help. Fix an appointment with a professional therapist. These negative feelings need to be out of you at any cost. Don’t live with them. Just don’t.
Hey wait, one very important thing, I completely forgot earlier.
Are you surrounded by negative people? Believe me, there are some people whose life agenda is to fill negativity in other people’s lives. Just chuck their company, howsoever close they are with you. Eventually you will find other friends, but it is important to leave these negative people’s company in order to have a positive mindset.
(Personally tried and tested method)

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