Ways to Handle Negative Thinking

4. "Don't try to figure out what others are thinking." This is another tip to get rid of negative thoughts. Ask yourself if others tried to figure out what you are thinking or what your motives are, do you think they would be right? They probably have no idea what's really going on in your head. So why try to figure out what others think? Chances are very high that you will come to the wrong conclusion, which means a colossal waste of time.