[W]hat we choose to have continually playing in our brains stays there, and there’s a real problem when we start buying into the negative thoughts we have about ourselves.

The mind is a powerful thing, and in a nanosecond, it can elevate or crush our mood because of the beliefs lurking behind our feelings.

What can you do? Here are some suggestions:

Notice when that same old song starts playing, and switch the channel […]

Visualize the good things […]

Recognize that actions always follow beliefs […]

Pay attention to triggers […]

Develop positive counterstatements to refute negative self-talk […]

If you’re prone to negative thoughts, other techniques that might help include: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), cognitive defusion (part of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and meditation in general.