Here are ten things to help overcome negative thoughts .... 1. Meditate or do yoga. 2. Smile. 3. Surround yourself with positive people. .4. Change the tone of your thoughts from negative to positive. 5. Don’t play the victim. You create your life—take responsibility. 6. Help someone. 7. Remember that no one is perfect and let yourself move forward. 8. Sing. 9. List five things that you are grateful for right now. 10. Read positive quotes.