12 Methods to Rid Yourself of Negative Thoughts That Hold You Back

If there’s one thing we can bet on in life it's that we will all wrestle with negative thoughts at various times.
It could be sadness, anger, fear, disappointment, or a host of other emotions.
We start experiencing negative thoughts and/or emotions in childhood. The reactions we got from our caregivers are likely to have impacted us all the way into adulthood.
• How do you feel about life in general?
• Do you think you have a predominantly positive or negative attitude?
• Do you feel good about your physical appearance and personality?
Many people contend with a lot of negative thoughts. This consistent negativity can impact their lives. They might not be completely miserable, but they may struggle with sadness, anxiety, disgust, and more.
For example, someone might tell one lie that triggers another lie and another one until they become quite the liar and have a difficult time owning any truth.