How to Overcome Negative Thoughts and Feelings

A negative thought refers to a thought that makes you upset. Thoughts can trigger feelings of anxiety, anger, sadness, frustration, guilt, embarrassment, irritation, jealousy, or fear. These feelings then may make you behave in unhelpful ways, such as avoidance, procrastination, or outbursts. This chain of thoughts triggering emotions triggering behaviors originates from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy…