Too often, I find myself stewing over negative thoughts and events that have occurred in my life that are definitely not worth stewing over. I catch myself doing it, and I mentally order myself to stop, but I feel as though it is very easy to fall into a negative mindset and let the small, unimportant things in life consume you.
I am the type of person that will look back on arguments or conflicts with individuals and re-anger myself. It is so bloody stupid, but it is so easy to do. Why do humans do this? Is it just me? God, I hope not. If so, just disregard this entire post and assume I am referring to some anonymous person who does this.
Just this morning I had a conversation with my Mom about how easy it is so be swallowed by negative thoughts and negative thinking. It would be much more beneficial to myself if I focused on the positive things in my life, which there are many, as opposed to focusing on the things that anger me and put me in a shitty mood. But I tend to be sucked into negative thinking more so than positive thinking.
I think one of the best things to do when you catch yourself heading down negativity lane is to simply stop your thoughts, and tell them to back off. My Mom actually told me about this trick. As soon as the negative things start to creep into your mind, just picture a stop sign and tell them to stop. You can even yell ‘stop’ aloud if you want and really freak out anyone who happens to be near you at the time. I’m sure that would get you laughing pretty quickly.
I don’t want to communicate the idea that I’m just a major negative Nancy all the time. I’m not, I assure you. But I am sure a lot of people could agree with me when I say that negative thinking is easier than positive thinking. But, negativity gets you no where. So let’s all try and be a little more positive, and a little happier.
– Lauren 
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