Replace the negative thoughts with positive thoughts. Once you're feeling confident that you can spot and challenge negative thoughts, you're ready to make active choices about replacing negative thoughts with positive ones. This doesn't mean that everything in your life will always be positive ––sometimes bad things happen and you'll feel genuinely bad –– and that's normal. Aiming for a positive outlook means replacing the daily unhelpful thinking patterns with thoughts that actually help you to flourish. Here are some great ways to replace your negative thoughts with positive ones: •Find the good in events, people and things around you, all of the time. Find at least one thing you like about every person you meet and every place you go.
•Make a list of all the things you're thankful for every night.
•Recognize challenging situations and people as opportunities rather than as setbacks. A challenge is a chance to grow and learn.
•Tell yourself that the future is filled with possibilities and the potential for good things. Make a list of all the good things you're looking forward to in the future.