Negative thoughts don't make you a bad person. They are part and parcel of everyone's existence. However, dwelling on them can transform you into a bad person and into a failure. The good thing is thoughts, in general, are not real and you can have full control of them if you want. Here are some tips by which you can tame negative thoughts. Decide to be aware - Condition yourself to be aware. If you find yourself anxious or worrying about something, don't wait for the next second for the thought of self-pity overcome you. Learn to be come - Negative thoughts can trigger negative emotions. Be strong not to give in. Otherwise, you will have a hard time getting into a productive mood or positive mood for the whole day. Nip the first thought - One negative thought can lead to a string of negative thoughts. A negative thought can spring from a current problem. Asses if such thought is true. Cut it right away as soon as you learn it's a lie. Take the positive side