Negative thinking is a warning.  Something is wrong in my life.  Most of the time negative thinking is the product of fatigue and a toxic lifestyle that has spiraled out of control.  When I am tired and overloaded, problems look insurmountable, and mountains of difficulty loom into view.  When I am exhausted, my brain politely and quietly tells me to take a rest.  If I ignore the message, my mind hits me right between the eyes with a major dose of negative thinking.  Negative thoughts are there as a warning, and if I heed the warning, my negative thoughts disappear.

Dealing with negative thoughts doesn’t have to be an ordeal.  When I find myself in a negative state, I never trust a tired and overloaded mind.  My perspective and good judgment will return when I am rested.  Negative thoughts are my mind’s way of saying stop and take a break.  Rest is my mind’s way of regaining perspective.  Sleep cures a tired mind, and adjusting my lifestyle cures an overloaded mind.  I never make major decisions when I am in a negative state.  If I have negative thoughts not improved by rest, relaxation, and sleep, I seek professional help to regain my positive outlook.

Excerpt from :

Maximum Strength Positive Thinking : What to Say When You Talk to Your Mind

David J Abbott M.D.