Start making it a habit to spend more of your time in the present moment and you’ll, in my experience, naturally have less negative thoughts and be more open and constructive.

A couple of ways to bring yourself back to being mindful and this moment are:

Focus only on your brea...

It doesn’t work to say to yourself, “I have to stop being afraid.”

1. If you notice yourself having a thought that undermines your attempts at bravery, simply label it as such: “Oh, there’s a fearful thought.” 
2. Actively fill your mind with courageous thou...

1. Stay grounded and in the present moment.
2. Be self-aware, identifying and recognizing your thoughts, feelings and emotions in real time.
3. Let your awareness discriminate between artificial and real, right or wrong, keeping a critical and objective mindset.
4. Recognize ...