{"id":6437,"date":"2021-11-04T13:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-04T20:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifestyle.org\/?p=6437"},"modified":"2023-05-18T11:34:40","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T18:34:40","slug":"part-4-defeating-self-doubt-by-rising-above-your-negative-thoughts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifestyle.org\/part-4-defeating-self-doubt-by-rising-above-your-negative-thoughts\/","title":{"rendered":"Part 4: Defeating Self-Doubt By Rising Above Your Negative Thoughts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Negative thinking fuels self-doubt. You can either let negative thoughts steal your happiness or condition yourself emotionally to manage them when they charge into your mind. Use one of these nine strategies the next time negative thoughts pop into your mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Shift. Your. Focus<\/strong> \u2013 You\u2019re going to have negative thoughts. But instead of fighting and resisting them (which only makes them bigger and stronger), or giving in to them, acknowledge their presence.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, intentionally shift your focus away from the negative thought onto something positive, which can either be something for which you\u2019re grateful or your preferred vision of how you see yourself and the situation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might even have a quick conversation with your unwanted \u201cnegative friend\u201d by saying, \u201cI know that\u2019s what you think about me and the situation, but I\u2019m grateful for ______, and here\u2019s the kind of life I\u2019m creating.\u201d And then ask the negative thought to kindly leave.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, for example, the negative thought that pops into your mind is, \u201cI\u2019m always going to be in debt!\u201d Acknowledge its presence by saying something like, \u201cI know why you think that way, but I am working hard and spending less, and I am becoming debt-free. It might take some time, but I am grateful for my debt-free life. Now, kindly leave.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a negative thought pops into your mind, as it will, your choice is to either focus and dwell on it or focus and dwell on the vision of your preferred life and the inspired action(s) you\u2019re taking to make it come true. Your focus creates your emotional reality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Realize that People Care Less About Your Mistakes Than You Do <\/strong>\u2013 You\u2019re going to make mistakes and say or do something that embarrasses you, but guess what, people don\u2019t care about it as much as you think they do. They forget about it long before you do. So, learn from it and move on. Better yet, laugh at it and yourself and move on. Most people are too busy thinking about their embarrassing moments to spend much time thinking about yours.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Are You Overly Concerned with Your Image? <\/strong>We all take ourselves way too seriously. So what if you wore the wrong belt with your outfit or had to try two or three times to parallel park while cars waited for you to get out of their way, or your chair at work rolled back as you sat down, or you mangled a word or someone\u2019s name? So what? Does it matter in the grand scheme of things? No! You\u2019re not perfect! And neither is anyone else. So stop worrying so much about your image and start enjoying life more and more each day.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Spring Clean Negativity From Your Life<\/strong> \u2013 Are there any negative relationships or situations in your life? Yes? Then it\u2019s time to make some changes. Perhaps certain relationships have served their purpose, and it\u2019s time to move forward. Or, if you can\u2019t move on because the relationship or situation is a permanent part of your life, what can you do to heal and improve them? Can you alter your interaction or how much time you give? Whether it\u2019s people, places, or things, it\u2019s time to reduce or eliminate negativity and pessimism wherever you can. Start with yourself first because negative people tend to attract negative people. What improvements can you make within yourself to be a more positive person? Consider making new friends or trying new activities that align with who you\u2019re becoming as a person.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Are You Taking Decisions too Seriously?<\/strong> People who struggle with self-doubt usually have trouble making decisions, even the small ones, like what to wear or order from the menu, what to buy, or what to plan for date night. When making a decision, ask how important this will be in a month, a year, or ten years from now for help determining how much time you should spend on making the decision. If it isn\u2019t important, take two seconds to order the grilled cheese sandwich (excuse me, \u201csalad\u201d) and get on with your life! If it is pretty serious, then maybe cancel your plans to elope to Vegas next week and spend a bit more time getting to know your \u201cuntil death do us part\u201d partner.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Ask Someone You Trust<\/strong> \u2013 Find someone positive you trust who knows you and your situation and how you\u2019re working to improve your life. It could be a friend, counselor, life coach \u2013 someone who is encouraging and supportive but who will also tell you the truth. Share your self-doubts and ask for their thoughts. Ask them if you\u2019re overreacting or being too hard on yourself. Seek their opinion and advice.<\/li><li><strong>Tell Yourself You\u2019ll Think About it Later to Stop Thinking About It Now<\/strong> \u2013 Don\u2019t let negative thoughts ruin the moment by stealing your peace and happiness. Tell yourself you\u2019ll think about it later. Some people hold off dealing with negative thoughts until during their prayer and meditation time because they know they\u2019ll neutralize them with gratitude and by envisioning the kind of life they desire and are creating. Tabling the negative thought for later helps keep you in the moment. Plus, you might forget about the negative thought altogether or come to realize that it wasn\u2019t such a big deal after all.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Physical Activity<\/strong> \u2013 Few things are as effective at clearing your mind of negative thinking as physical activity, whether going to the gym, a brisk walk, or washing the car. According to research, a single exercise session can chase away gloomy thoughts for up to 4-6 hours. Whenever negative thoughts start getting you down, get active for a guaranteed way to improve your outlook and to feel better.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Take Action When You Feel Afraid <\/strong>\u2013 Negative thoughts can trigger panic and worry. Most people dwell on them, imagining the worst, which only makes things worst. Instead, list one or two things you can do right now to make things better and do them! Taking action puts you in charge of the situation and makes you feel empowered. Rise above fear and negativity by taking inspired action.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re going to have negative thoughts. But having negative thoughts isn\u2019t the problem. It\u2019s what you choose to do with them that creates problems or solutions. You\u2019re not at the mercy of your negative thoughts because you\u2019re in charge of your mind. 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