Perhaps somewhere along your journey you have become caught in your own negative thinking. Thoughts and beliefs influence our feelings and actions and can be either positive or negative. When the thought is negative and pessimistic, it may lead to worrisome or depressive feelings and careless or poorly planned actions. Mental health problems are made more severe when your thoughts are gloomy, dark, and negative. The following ten principles are meant to encourage hope and build confidence, showing that you have the right and ability to change your life.