There is a massive amount of shame that comes with negative thinking. You blame yourself for the intrusive thoughts that blindside you. You feel guilty for not being more optimistic. It's time to stop. Are you fed up with people telling you to JUST be more positive? Negative thinking isn't as simple as someone looking at the glass half empty. It is a debilitating mindset that seeps into every area of your life. It can cause you to freeze in fear, withdraw from the world, and lose your relationships. The constant rumination that keeps you up at night spirals out of control. Your past mistakes keep replaying in your head, so much so this past version of yourself is all you can see. Negative thinking happens automatically -- it's not your fault. Our brains thrive on negativity. Research published in Psychological Bulletin (2008) has proved that our brains are wired to think negatively. You tell yourself that today will be a better day, but your brain tells you the opposite, and you slip