Stop second guessing people and thinking the worst

How many times have you second guessed someoneās intentions only to find that you were way off the mark? This is something many of us do on a regular basis without considering the consequences beforehand. Usually when weāre second guessing, itās because weāre not aware of all the facts ā and the negative chatter in our heads instantly assumes the worst. For example, a work colleague may have told you that she liked what you were wearing. To most people, this would be taken as a compliment, but you might think they were being sarcastic and making fun of you. Not only can this cause an unnecessary argument with the person if you were to verbalise your suspicion, but if you didnāt express your thoughts, negative feelings such as hurt or anger could start to affect your mental wellbeing over time. One of the main problems with thinking negative thoughts is that we donāt question them. When these kinds of thoughts go unresolved, it can affect our mood and lead to issues such as anxiety an...