Eliminate negative thoughts

In this article, we will examine the various ways in which negative ideas arise, such as fear of failure or insecurity in our public speaking skills. These limiting perceptions undermine our confidence and generate anxiety, so it is crucial to take steps to address them.

Because of this need, we will reveal a variety of techniques to address and overcome these limiting thoughts. We recommend experimenting with them and discovering which ones best suit our individual preferences.

Negative Emotions: Negative thoughts are thought patterns that are filled with pessimism, self-criticism, doubt and worry. They are those that obsess us with limitations, possible failures or worst-case scenarios. These thoughts usually generate negative emotions such as sadness, anxiety, fear or frustration.

They can arise in various situations of everyday life, such as in times of stress, uncertainty, challenges or conflicts. They are related to different aspects, such as self-esteem or academic and work performance.

Examples: Some examples of common negative thoughts include:

• Self-critical thoughts: "I'm a failure," "I'll never make it," "I'm useless."

• Negative anticipatory thoughts: "Something is bound to go wrong", "People will judge me negatively", "I'm going to blow it".

• Comparison thoughts: "Everyone is better than me", "I can never be as good as them".

• Exaggeration thoughts: "Everything always goes wrong".

• Selective filtering thoughts: Focusing only on the negative aspects of a situation and discarding the positive ones.

Some techniques: Next, we will explore strategies and techniques that can help us eliminate negative thoughts and improve our public speaking skills:

• Acknowledge and accept your negative thoughts, but don't identify with or feed them. Observe your thoughts without judgment and remember that they do not define who you are or your ability to succeed.

• Challenge your negative thoughts by questioning their validity and accuracy. Objectively analyze the situation and look for real evidence that disproves those thoughts. You are likely to find that many of them are unfounded.

• Practice self-affirmation and positive thinking: Replace your negative thoughts with positive, constructive affirmations. Develop a list of positive statements about your abilities and strengths as a speaker.

• Repeat these affirmations regularly, especially before and during your presentation. By doing so, you are reprogramming your mind to focus on the positive and increase your self-confidence.

• Practice mindfulness: Mind fulness helps you to be present in the present moment and observe your thoughts without judgment. By practicing mindfulness, you can recognize negative thoughts and let them pass without holding on to them.

• Use the thought-stopping technique: when you notice a negative thought, stop your thinking and shift your focus to something more positive. Visual