Have you ever spent nights being plagued by negative thoughts? Perhaps you get insecure about certain aspects of your life or feel like something is about to go wrong. These constant negative thoughts can drive unnecessary fear and hinder you from being your best self. So to help you conquer this, here are six ways to overcome negative thoughts. 1. Recognize cognitive distortions. Do you have a tendency to think in extremes? Perhaps your friends didn't reply to you immediately and you assumed it meant they don't wanna be friends with you anymore, or maybe someone made a comment about you and you took it to mean that they hate you. This is a type of cognitive distortion known as black and white thinking, and it can greatly harm your mental health. Remember, your mind is so powerful that it can convince you of something that isn't necessarily accurate, which can reinforce negative thinking. This is why it's important to make an effort to be aware of such thoughts and di...