This is one thing I really want to be able to do, because it has been affecting me A LOT lately. I definitely have a pessimistic outlook on things, and get really down on myself easily which only makes things worse. I usually try really hard to keep my negativity to myself, but sometimes it slips out when I am talking to people, especially people I really care about and am the most comfortable around. This always rubs off on them, and seems to either ruin their day, or start an argument.
I was told by a therapist once to do the exercise where you recognize your negative thought, but say a positive one outloud instead. I’ve tried it many times, and couldn’t help but feel like I was just telling ridiculous little lies to myself all the time for months before finally giving up on it.
I really want to be able to think positively, but I can’t even think of how to start doing this in a realistic way.
