Unhelpful thoughts can hurt

Negative, unhelpful thoughts can hurt. During really bad moments in life, sadness and anger are a normal and even healthy part of dealing with what happened. But what happens when we invent a disappointment or when we exaggerate a bad situation? When we focus on excessively negative thoughts or worries-unhelpful thoughts-we get an inaccurate view of the world. This may make us miss out on life-changing opportunities or hurt our most important relationships. We may miss out on enjoying our lives and enjoying every day pleasures. This makes it harder to reach our goals.

Negative, unhelpful thinking makes you feel down. Most people feel depressed or sad when they think negatively about themselves and their situations all the time. Have you ever noticed this about yourself on a day when you feel down?