How to control the negative thoughts?

[A spiritual conversation took place in Hyderabad on 23-08-2021 and was attended by a number of devotees. Some of the flashes of spiritual knowledge that were radiated from Śrī Datta Swami are given below for the benefit of the spiritual world.]

[Ms. Geeta Lahari asked: Generally, we like to put 100 % effort in whatever work we do or at least in important situations. But, due to some negative thoughts, that 100 percent effort becomes 50 percent effort where we can’t be able to achieve the result we desired. How to control the negative thoughts and put 100% effort in all the works in all the situations?]

Swami replied: A negative thought comes when the negative thought is not destroyed. Hence, destruction of negative thought is essential. The negative thought is also destroyed by positive thoughts. In the destruction of negative thoughts, you have to directly destroy the negative thoughts and reach the zero level of peace. After zero level, the plus sign or positive thoughts are more powerful to destroy the negative thoughts. Hence, you have to fight against the negative thoughts and also at the same time, fill your mind with positive thoughts. For example, underconfidence, ego, jealousy, etc., are the sources of negative thoughts. Worship of God and reading the life histories of incarnations and devotees of God develop positive thoughts.