NEGATIVE HABIT PATTERNS AND HOW TO BREAK THEM

Negative thought patterns are a common concern. The thoughts we have can impact our daily life including our emotions and behaviors. It is important to understand how to counter negative thinking in order to reduce these negative consequences. Fortunately, you can learn to change your negative thinking habits by identifying your patterns of thinking, purposefully altering your thinking, thinking more optimistically, and by coping with negative thoughts appropriately.

The best way to deal with negative habit patterns is by substitution: by first explaining the reasons behind negative thinking, and then by substituting higher goals, greater determination, and positive affirmations to ensure success. If possible, arrange for the negative employee to associate closely with his or her exact opposite: a member of your staff who thinks and lives positively. Give all of your employees a constant flow of materials that will help feed their minds and provide the right mental conditioning.

Negative thought patterns are repetitive, unproductive thoughts. They serve no real purpose and directly cause negative emotions (emotions are a re

Another pattern of negative thought is to constantly criticise. You may be very harsh on yourself, focusing in on all of your weaknesses and perceived flaws.