Comments on: How to Turn Negative Thoughts Into Positive Actions https://www.mindtools.com/blog/how-to-turn-negative-thoughts-into-positive-actions/ Mind Tools Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:35:35 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 By: Sarah Harvey https://www.mindtools.com/blog/how-to-turn-negative-thoughts-into-positive-actions/#comment-3774 Mon, 14 Nov 2022 17:15:22 +0000 https://www.mindtools.com/blog/?p=27057#comment-3774 In reply to Precious Nnaji.

Hi Precious,

I'm very sorry to hear you have these thoughts.

Please think about getting some professional support to help you process these feelings and develop some different strategies to turn your thinking into some more positive actions.

Unfortunately through the blog we are not able to offer you more specific mental health support but I'd encourage you to seek out that support if you haven't already got something in place.

Best wishes for a positive future,

Sarah
Mind Tools Coach

]]> By: Precious Nnaji https://www.mindtools.com/blog/how-to-turn-negative-thoughts-into-positive-actions/#comment-3770 Sat, 12 Nov 2022 15:16:14 +0000 https://www.mindtools.com/blog/?p=27057#comment-3770 I difficulties in projecting positivity to myself. Sometimes I feel hate towards the people closest to me. I also have issues with doubt, I feel like nothing will ever turn out good to me and it was always make me think negatively about myself. I tend to have suicidal thoughts too. I’ve tried out everything but it seems like nothing works.

]]> By: Sarah Harvey https://www.mindtools.com/blog/how-to-turn-negative-thoughts-into-positive-actions/#comment-3659 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 08:13:06 +0000 https://www.mindtools.com/blog/?p=27057#comment-3659 In reply to Birdie.

Hi Birdie,

When you're trying to overcome negative thoughts it is only natural that it may feel a bit daunting to start to confront your own thinking.

But I think you are absolutely right, the first natural step that may help is to write your thoughts down. That way you can get them out of your head, you can then look at them a bit more objectively if you feel able and that process can help you neutralize the negative aspects.

I personally think it is also a good idea to try step 2 - what would you say to a friend with these thoughts? We are often kinder to our friends than we are to ourselves so it can be a good strategy.

The first step is often the hardest, so I'd encourage you to start journalling and take it from there one step at a time. Any steps forwards are positive progress.

Hope this helps,

Sarah
Mind Tools Coach

]]> By: Sarah Harvey https://www.mindtools.com/blog/how-to-turn-negative-thoughts-into-positive-actions/#comment-3763 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 08:13:06 +0000 https://www.mindtools.com/blog/?p=27057#comment-3763 In reply to Birdie.

Hi Birdie,

When you're trying to overcome negative thoughts it is only natural that it may feel a bit daunting to start to confront your own thinking.

But I think you are absolutely right, the first natural step that may help is to write your thoughts down. That way you can get them out of your head, you can then look at them a bit more objectively if you feel able and that process can help you neutralize the negative aspects.

I personally think it is also a good idea to try step 2 - what would you say to a friend with these thoughts? We are often kinder to our friends than we are to ourselves so it can be a good strategy.

The first step is often the hardest, so I'd encourage you to start journalling and take it from there one step at a time. Any steps forwards are positive progress.

Hope this helps,

Sarah
Mind Tools Coach

]]> By: Birdie https://www.mindtools.com/blog/how-to-turn-negative-thoughts-into-positive-actions/#comment-3762 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 01:17:24 +0000 https://www.mindtools.com/blog/?p=27057#comment-3762 I can relate to a lot of what is said in the article. I suppose it’s helpful to realize others go through it too. The 12 steps feel daunting … other than writing down negative thoughts (which seemed a natural first step), I’m a bit lost on where to start.

]]> By: Birdie https://www.mindtools.com/blog/how-to-turn-negative-thoughts-into-positive-actions/#comment-3658 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 01:17:24 +0000 https://www.mindtools.com/blog/?p=27057#comment-3658 I can relate to a lot of what is said in the article. I suppose it’s helpful to realize others go through it too. The 12 steps feel daunting … other than writing down negative thoughts (which seemed a natural first step), I’m a bit lost on where to start.

]]> By: Zala Bricelj https://www.mindtools.com/blog/how-to-turn-negative-thoughts-into-positive-actions/#comment-3639 Sun, 04 Sep 2022 11:52:26 +0000 https://www.mindtools.com/blog/?p=27057#comment-3639 In reply to Jessika Smith.

Hi Jessika, thank you for providing feedback. What part(s) of the article do you find to be upsetting and nonhelpful?
Zala - MT Coach

]]> By: Jessika Smith https://www.mindtools.com/blog/how-to-turn-negative-thoughts-into-positive-actions/#comment-3638 Fri, 02 Sep 2022 17:54:23 +0000 https://www.mindtools.com/blog/?p=27057#comment-3638 I think that this article is affective to all people who can not think positively and have an abundant amount of aggression. I also find that this article is very upsetting and nonhelpful.

]]> By: Donney Mawuena https://www.mindtools.com/blog/how-to-turn-negative-thoughts-into-positive-actions/#comment-3637 Sun, 28 Aug 2022 08:01:55 +0000 https://www.mindtools.com/blog/?p=27057#comment-3637 Thanks for this article very helpful

]]> By: Sarah Harvey https://www.mindtools.com/blog/how-to-turn-negative-thoughts-into-positive-actions/#comment-3636 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 07:42:54 +0000 https://www.mindtools.com/blog/?p=27057#comment-3636 In reply to Micheal george.

Thanks for your comments Micheal, we're pleased it was helpful.

Sarah
Mind Tools Coach

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