MINDSET: How to Change Negative Thoughts

When you change your negative thinking you look for the good in
your life more so. Your communication becomes more positive and
your focus is on your strengths rather than your weaknesses. In a
better positive state not only do you learn quicker and easier
but your relationships and other areas of your life improve.


Common Myths Around Negative Thinking


Here are some common myths about negative thinking that are not
very helpful:


You can stop your negative



You will notice that thoughts happen and then you are aware of
them. That means we can’t “stop” them because the negative
thought/s happens first. When we become
aware (if we become aware) then you have a choice – do I keep
focusing on that or do I focus on something more positive. The
key is to become aware so you
can limit the time you are running
negative thoughts (stories) in your mind.


“Just change a negative thought to a positive thought”.



That can work if you believe the positive thought. That’s the
common myth “just change it to positive”, however if you don’t
believe the positive thought it can become a reminder and deepen
the negative thought.


2 Ideas For A More Positive Mindset1. Balance Your Mental
Diet 


It’s impossible to escape the overwhelming negative images in
news, film, online, gaming etc. That’s why it’s important to
limit the negative, distressing, violent external sources and
increase your exposure to positive stories and images.


2. Identify Your Positive Circle of Influence


You become the average of the 5 closest people around you! You
know when you are around positive people because you walk away
feeling uplifted and inspired rather than drained and exhausted.
Take a moment to write down the 5 most positive people who
influence you.


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