Start by identifying the “root” cause of your negative feelings—consider the cause-and-effect.

Ask yourself, “Why am I experiencing this negative thought?” Once you understand the root cause, decide how to address it. If the root cause is related to something you read or watched, stop consuming that material.

If it stems from something someone said or how they behaved towards you, try to view it as a reflection of their behavior—how they acted, reacted, and how it impacted you. Then, ask yourself, “Why is this affecting me in this way?” Recognize the underlying reasons why it impacts you as it does.

Awarness

The key to understanding is awareness: look at yourself—whether it’s something you read, watch, or experience through someone else’s words or actions—and determine why it affects you in that way. Decide how you will respond.

We are defined by what we eat and what we think. It is our responsibility to choose both our food and our thoughts. If either is negatively affecting us, we have the power to change it. Ultimately, it comes down to awareness, choices, and decisions.

Subconscious

The subconscious mind reflects whatever you feed it. It will manifest the reality that you create. If you consistently feed it negativity, negativity will keep coming back to you, shaping your reality accordingly.

Make conscious choices about what you allow into your subconscious. If you constantly tell yourself that you are a failure, your subconscious will validate that belief. You have the power to rewire your brain by choosing the thoughts you feed it. This includes changing what you watch, read, eat, and who you spend time with. Ultimately, it all comes down to awareness and choice.