Negative thoughts can pop into your head when you least expect them. You\u2019re talking to a friend or just driving to work, and then a negative train of thinking starts making chatter in your head! It\u2019s easy to get down on yourself when these unhelpful statements arise. But instead of feeling defeated (and depleted) in the face of that negative inner voice, you can learn how to overcome it<\/a>. With a little practice, you can turn negative thoughts into positive thoughts and get on with your day in peace. Here are five ways to control negative thoughts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to these steps, though, remember that there\u2019s never any shame in reaching out for professional help! Seeking guidance from a therapist or a spiritual guide such as a love psychic or a guru can make these techniques more effective, helping you control negative thoughts<\/a> and look past your own self-criticism to discover what\u2019s great about being you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Understand that negative thoughts are part of life, and they will never go away completely. However, what can change is your ability to control negative thoughts and feelings. You get to decide how you respond to them and how you act as a result. Because you know that these thoughts will inevitably come up from time to time, consider having a stock response you can say back to the negative chatter, such as: \u201cI hear you, but you\u2019re overexaggerating” or \u201cThank you for popping up, but you\u2019re not telling the truth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Acknowledge the thoughts but take their power away. Doing so\nmakes it easier to control negative thoughts and feelings, as well as your\nreactions to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Often, putting pen to paper can help you take some of the\nauthority away from negative thoughts, allowing you to see how overblown or\nridiculous they can be. The next time an unproductive statement floats through\nyour head, jot it down in a journal or in the notes feature on your smartphone.\nSeeing the words written down will change your perspective on them, making it\neasier for you to brush them off and control negative thoughts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Certain people and situations may make you more prone to\nnegative thoughts. Start noticing who and what these are, then decide if these\nare healthy interactions for you. If family members or coworkers tend to\nprovoke negativity, there\u2019s not much you can do to get away from them — at\nleast not for good. However, you\u2019ll at least have the knowledge that those\nindividuals tend to bring out that darker voice. Being aware of that will equip\nyou to control negative feelings and better deal with that voice in the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to control negative thoughts when they arise, then one key question to ask yourself is whether the statements in your head are actually true. Chances are, they\u2019re not. Maybe the words are partially true, or were true in the past, but these thoughts usually don\u2019t reflect your true reality. Furthermore, examining this question gives you the power to enact change and alter whatever elements are true, if any. In this way, distinguishing between fact and fiction helps take power away from negative thoughts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Counter the negativity with something positive. If the same negative thoughts tend to run through your head, think about something specific you could say in response that\u2019s optimistic or confident. For instance, if you look in the mirror and think \u201cI need to lose five pounds\u201d or \u201cI\u2019m not as attractive as I used to be,\u201d challenge yourself to say \u201cI love my body\u201d or \u201cI\u2019m proud of the person I am today.\u201d This way, you\u2019ll end the \u201cconversation\u201d (so to speak) on an empowering note. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If necessary, write down affirmations<\/a> on post-its that you can stick on your mirror, your laptop, or your desk — wherever you find yourself wallowing in negativity the most. Doing so makes it easier to address and control negative thoughts as soon as they arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Want to build a better future? A Life Path Reading with one of our talented Life Path Psychics can tell you where you\u2019re headed. A <\/em>Life Path Psychic<\/em><\/a> can help you find what you love so you can love what you do. And if you don\u2019t like where you\u2019re headed, your Life Path Psychic can steer you down a better path. Learn more about our psychics from <\/em>real testimonials<\/em><\/a> and read through our <\/em>Destiny & Life Path Blog<\/em><\/a>. For more insight about your destiny & your astrological chart, get your <\/em>free birth chart report<\/em><\/a> today.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n About California Psychics: The Negative Chatter in Your Head Negative thoughts can pop into your head when you least expect them. You\u2019re talking to a friend or just driving to work, and then a negative train of thinking starts making chatter in your head! It\u2019s easy to get down on yourself when these unhelpful statements arise. But instead of feeling defeated (and depleted) in the face of that negative inner voice, you can learn how to overcome it. With a little practice, you can turn negative thoughts into positive thoughts and get on with your day in peace. Here are five ways to control negative thoughts! In addition to these steps, though, remember that there\u2019s never any shame in reaching out for professional help! Seeking guidance from a therapist or a spiritual guide such as a love psychic or a guru can make these techniques more effective, helping you control negative thoughts and look past your own self-criticism to discover what\u2019s great about being you! 1. Be Prepared Understand that negative thoughts are part of life, and they will never go away completely. However, what can change is your ability to control negative thoughts and feelings. You get to decide how you respond to them and how you act as a result. Because you know that these thoughts will inevitably come up from time to time, consider having a stock response you can say back to the negative chatter, such as: \u201cI hear you, but you\u2019re overexaggerating” or \u201cThank you for popping up, but you\u2019re not telling the truth.\u201d Acknowledge the thoughts but take their power away. Doing so makes it easier to control negative thoughts and feelings, as well as your reactions to them. 2. Write Them Down Often, putting pen to paper can help you take some of the authority away from negative thoughts, allowing you to see how overblown or ridiculous they can be. The next time an unproductive statement floats through your head, jot it down in a journal or in the notes feature on your smartphone. Seeing the words written down will change your perspective on them, making it easier for you to brush them off and control negative thoughts. 3. Watch Out for Triggers Certain people and situations may make you more prone to negative thoughts. Start noticing who and what these are, then decide if these are healthy interactions for you. If family members or coworkers tend to provoke negativity, there\u2019s not much you can do to get away from them — at least not for good. However, you\u2019ll at least have the knowledge that those individuals tend to bring out that darker voice. Being aware of that will equip you to control negative feelings and better deal with that voice in the moment. 4. Assess Their Validity If you want to control negative thoughts when they arise, then one key question to ask yourself is whether the statements in your head are actually true. Chances are, they\u2019re not. Maybe the words are partially true, or were true in the past, but these thoughts usually don\u2019t reflect your true reality. Furthermore, examining this question gives you the power to enact change and alter whatever elements are true, if any. In this way, distinguishing between fact and fiction helps take power away from negative thoughts. 5. Keep Positive Affirmations Handy Counter the negativity with something positive. If the same negative thoughts tend to run through your head, think about something specific you could say in response that\u2019s optimistic or confident. For instance, if you look in the mirror and think \u201cI need to lose five pounds\u201d or \u201cI\u2019m not as attractive as I used to be,\u201d challenge yourself to say \u201cI love my body\u201d or \u201cI\u2019m proud of the person I am today.\u201d This way, you\u2019ll end the \u201cconversation\u201d (so to speak) on an empowering note. If necessary, write down affirmations on post-its that you can stick on your mirror, your laptop, or your desk — wherever you find yourself wallowing in negativity the most. Doing so makes it easier to address and control negative thoughts as soon as they arise. Want to build a better future? A Life Path Reading with one of our talented Life Path Psychics can tell you where you\u2019re headed. A Life Path Psychic can help you find what you love so you can love what you do. And if you don\u2019t like where you\u2019re headed, your Life Path Psychic can steer you down a better path. Learn more about our psychics from real testimonials and read through our Destiny & Life Path Blog. For more insight about your destiny & your astrological chart, get your free birth chart report today. About California Psychics:California Psychics is the most trusted source of psychic readings. We have delivered over 11 million discreet and confidential psychic readings by phone since 1995. More than a prediction, we are your guide for life\u2019s journey. Learn more about how psychic readings work and explore the California Psychics blog. With over 500 psychics online to choose from with real customer reviews, you\u2019re sure to find the best psychics for you. Call one of our trusted and accurate psychics today! Confidential and secure, real psychics, accurate predictions, 100% guaranteed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6533,"featured_media":5962928,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[40],"tags":[3622,12117,2356,12036,1702],"cp_author":[33220],"class_list":["post-5944971","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mind-body-spirit","tag-emotional-well-being","tag-negative-self-talk","tag-negative-thoughts","tag-self-care","tag-well-being","cp_author-natasha-burton"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n1. Be Prepared<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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California Psychics is the most trusted source of <\/em><\/strong>psychic readings<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. We have delivered over 11 million discreet and confidential psychic readings by phone since 1995. More than a prediction, we are your guide for life\u2019s journey. Learn more about <\/em><\/strong>how psychic readings work<\/em><\/strong><\/a> and explore the <\/em><\/strong>California Psychics blog<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. With over 500 psychics online to choose from with <\/em><\/strong>real customer reviews<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, you\u2019re sure to find the best psychics for you. Call one of our trusted and accurate psychics today! Confidential and secure, real psychics, accurate predictions, 100% guaranteed.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"