text: Yes, negativity is very unhealthy, both mentally and physically (diseases such as cancer and heart-disease have been linked to a negative, pessimistic attitude, seriously!) Although it takes effort, the method for eliminating negativity is relatively simple: Thought Replacement. For the next week, keep a notebook with you at all times, and, when you catch yourself having a negative thought, write it down. Then, write down a positive replacement for that thought. For example; If your negative thought is "I look awful, today!" Replace that with something positive like "Hey, at least my hair looks good, and if I put on my favourite shirt, I'll feel even better about my appearance." Or, if your thought is "I am so overwhelmed, I'm not going to be able to get everything done!" Replace that with "I'm just going to put one foot in front of the other and do what I can. There's always tomorrow if I don't finish this today!" Your replacement thoughts don't have to be perfect. The point is, to get yourself into the habit of thinking and reacting more positively. If you find this difficult, try writing your replacement thoughts from the point of view of a best friend (who has your best interests at heart, of course). For example, if your thought is "That new guy I went out with last week still hasn't called me back. He must think I'm boring and unattractive!" , your "inner best friend" might say: "I'm sure he's just been really busy, and so what if he doesn't call back?! You're an amazing woman and if he can't see that, he doesn't deserve you!" After a week, practice replacing your thoughts without writing them down...just think them! It will get easier and more automatic until one day <POOF!>, you're a positive person! Positive thinking is the greatest gift you can give yourself! Enjoy!