Negative thinking can become a habit of mind picked up from others, and can often seem a kind of 'insurance policy' to lessen any disappointment felt during any setbacks.

In this video Mark Tyrrell talks about the 'positives' and negatives of negative thinking, why negative thinking occurs, and he shares 7 simple tips you can use to stop negative thoughts.

See the 7 steps you can take right now to stop thinking negatively.

Come on, cheer up!

Worse things happen at sea!

Pull yourself together!

Sound familiar? - If only it were that simple!

Mental illness can effect each and every one of us often without warning. Once you settle into a 'routine' of negative thinking, it can be incredibly difficult to break out it!

But don't despair, there is lots of help available - Professional or Self Help