Linda Gabriel's article discusses a way to combat negative thoughts:

Here’s a simple tip:

Whenever you hear yourself think or say “always” or “never” followed by a negative belief, place three little words in front of the statement.

These powerful words are“Up until now….”

http://thoughtmedicine.com/2010/04/t...nge-your-life/

What I refer to as negative chatter for me is an expression of self-loathing and shame. I would constantly remind myself I was inadequate, weird, and not worthy of acceptance by others.

It takes a lot of perseverance and willpower to debunk cognitive distortions and change negative thoughts to more realistic and positive ones.

Ms. Gabriel gives us many examples of how to view ourselves more accurately. I liked the article.