Derick Howell - Eliminate Negative Thinking: How to Overcome Negativity, Control Your Thoughts, And Stop Overthinking. Shift Your Focus into Positive Thinking, Self-Acceptance, And Radical Self Love

Eliminate Negative Thinking

How to Overcome Negativity, Control Your Thoughts, And Stop Overthinking. Shift Your

Focus into Positive Thinking, Self-Acceptance,

And Radical Self Love

Derick Howell

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Introduction

N egative thinking is a very common problem that most people have encountered at some point in their lives. Although positive thinking is widely advocated by many health and wellness experts, getting yourself out of the rut of negative thoughts can be very challenging. Even if you are a person who analyzes their thoughts frequently, it can be difficult to tell the difference between negative thinking, and the everyday worries and anxieties that everyone deals with.

While it is normal to worry about issues such as divorce and financial problems, when these thoughts become too intrusive and unrelenting, they may wreak havoc not only on your personal life but also on your career and professional relationships.

It is for this reason that you need to understand what negative thinking is, how it manifests in your life and how you can overcome it. In doing so, you will be able to safeguard your mental health, become more resilient to change and be more capable of dealing with any challenges that come up in your personal and professional life.

So what is negative thinking and how do you determine which thoughts represent normal levels of concern and which are overly negative?

In general, negative thinking refers to a thought process in which one only sees the worst aspects of things, events, people and experiences. A negative thinker will always expect the worst possible outcome from every situation. Most people who engage in constant negative thinking also tend to reduce their expectations. They do this by considering only the worst possible scenarios in order to shield themselves from disappointment. Moreover, it is not uncommon for individuals who engage in negative thinking to suffer from low self-esteem and low self-confidence, since they are likely to focus on the things they consider inadequate about themselves.

Negative thinking may arise due to several factors. One of the most common causes of this type of thinking is depression. Most people experience a balanced mix of positive and negative thoughts throughout their day. Someone who has depression experiences a distorted view of the world, often through a filter of constant negative thinking. They may perceive themselves as a failure in life and unworthy of love or success. They may also view the world as inherently cruel and hostile. In addition to negative thinking, depression also affects the way individuals feel about themselves. People who are afflicted with this illness tend to feel very sad, despondent, fatigued and lethargic. This can compound the negative thinking and lead to even more serious health problems and sometimes, sadly, suicide. In most instances, people never realize that their negative thinking stems from depression. They may brush it off as simply being a normal part of who they are.

Another mental health condition that is closely associated with negative thinking is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Individuals who suffer from OCD typically experience unwanted, recurring thoughts and sensations which compel them to do certain things repeatedly, or in a very specific way. For instance, an OCD sufferer might feel the need to double-check their looks excessively, be fixated on organization, or repeat certain words or tasks repeatedly. Moreover, they might spend time over cleaning their clothes or washing their hands excessively due to an irrational fear of germs. This mental health condition is categorized as an anxiety disorder since the affected individuals perform these actions to lessen their anxiety. Due to this constant worry, people who have OCD tend to experience negative thinking more than those who dont. They may perceive themselves as being at risk of some impending danger if they do not satisfy these impulsive thoughts and needs. Even though most OCD sufferers tend to have an awareness that their obsessive thinking is not rooted in reality, they still find it difficult to control the behavior. Fortunately, this mental health condition, like many others, can be managed with the right help and support.

However, this does not mean that normal, healthy individuals are immune to the perils of negative thinking. In fact, there are plenty of reasons why even the most optimistic people find themselves in negative thinking loops at one point or another. Negative thoughts in most people arise out of fear of the future and anxiety about the prevailing circumstances in their lives. For instance, due to aging or time limitations, a person may worry about not achieving everything they had hoped to do in their lives. This might lead to feelings of anxiety, which if not confronted and dealt with, can affect ones mental and physical health. Some individuals may also feel anxious about past events, and how they have shaped their lives. This often leads to self-criticism, which may exacerbate negative thinking.

Regardless of where your negative thinking stems from, there is absolutely no reason why you should continue to wallow in these thoughts if they are affecting your life in negative ways. There are numerous techniques that can help you intercept your negative thoughts and manage them effectively when they arise.

I have been an anxiety coach for more than a decade. During this time, I have taught many individuals how to properly use these techniques to counter negative thoughts. I have also conducted numerous training workshops and seminars designed to help people overcome negative thinking loops which are holding them back from living their lives to the fullest.