If there are benefits to negative thinking, then why shouldn't we think negative?

[ihatemylife123]

it helps you stay alert to danger and it helps you envision the worst thing that can happen—and often prevent it.

and here i thought negative thinking ruined my life. i just dont understand it!

[Stupidsigninpage]

I agree.

Negative thoughts can help you adjust and adapt in case something bad happens, but the key is moderation or allow very few negative thoughts to enter your mind.

Also, there are varying levels of negative thinking. Some are logical and are some are insane.

I can worry about an asteroid hitting me in the head as I'm walking out in public. Should I wear body armor to prevent my death?

That's insane and unnecessary negative thinking.

Negative thinking is okay when warranted, you know there is a problem and you must meet the challenge, but negative thinking also becomes bad when you obsess, ruminate and don't fine solutions to your problems.

If there is no solution, don't worry about it.

If there is a solution, adapt and try to overcome the obstacle.

[Daviddd5412]

The most beautiful thoughts are always beside the darkest.

[dovendyret]

Because we used to need them to survive - now we don't. Now our negative thoughts tend to spiral over shit that isn't likely to ever happen, shit we can't fix or shit that is completely insignificant in the grand scheme of all - because our brain is wired that way.

[OddBeMe]

There are benefits and disadvantages to everything. Think about the negatives will help you plan. It could also depress you.