b"Chapter 3 Forexample,tellyourselfit'sgoingtobeagreatday,listentoa positive tune, or share some positivity by giving a compliment or doing something nice for someone.How to think positively when everything is going wrong: trying to be positive when you're grieving or experiencing other serious distress can seemimpossible. During these times, it is importantto relieve yourself of the pressure to find a consoling or hopeful perspective.Positive thinking is not about burying all your negative thoughts or emotions or avoiding difficult feelings. The lowest moments in our lives are often the ones that motivate us to move on and make positive changes.When you're going through a time like this, try to see yourself as a good friend in need of comfort and sound advice.What would you tell her or him?You'll likely acknowledge her or his feelings and remind her or him that she or he has every right to feel sad or angry about her or his situation, then offer your support by gently reminding her or him that things will get better.2.Thesideeffectsofnegativethoughts:Negativethinkingandthemany feelings that can accompany it, such as pessimism, stress, and anger, can cause several physical symptoms and increase your risk of disease and a longer lifespan.Stress and other negative emotions trigger several processes in our body, including the release of stress hormones and certain immune functions.Longperiodsofstressincreaseinflammationinyourbodywhichis implicated in several serious illnesses. Some of the symptoms of stress includeheadaches,bodyaches,nausea,chronicfatigue,anddifficulty sleeping.On the other hand, cynicism, stress, anger, and hostility have been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, heart attack, stroke, and dementia.3.When to see a doctor: if you feel overwhelmed by negative thoughts and have trouble controlling your emotions, see a doctor. You may benefit from medical help, such as positive psychology or therapy. Persistent negative thoughts may be caused by an underlying psychiatric condition that requires treatment.108Germain Decelles"