We all face with negative thoughts but if not taken seriously it can lead bad mental health problems so here are some tips which i use top cope negative thoughts;
First of, you have to stop jumping to "conclusions" as this will lead to you being depressed over fake scenarios. This happens to me a lot. 🥲
Practice Mindfulness.
Meditation helps to make yourself calm (I guess it works like placebo, I'm not sure.)
Sigh (For some reason, it helps me. Lol)
Just vent your thoughts to someone or seek for advice.
Speak back against the thoughts. (Just tell your mind to shut up, I'm gonna make it.)
Fix your posture.
Try to empty your mind for a minute When your mind is running at a mile per hour it can be difficult to stay calm.
STOP OVER THINKING, SMH.
Change the focus of your thoughts Sometimes negative thinking is the result of a bad perspective.
Search for a distraction.
Disclaimer : This is a double edged sword, it would either help you or make you suffer more.
Investigate the root or source of your problems and negative thoughts and try to fix it.
THESE ARE ALL MY OPINIONS. DON'T CHEW ME OUT IF SOMETHING'S WRONG.
SUGGESTIONS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME THOUGH. ^