euripides
Dear Ron,
Unfortunately when I take the question to the next step ("how do I avoid ____" or "how do I fix______") I usually get a negative outcome as well.
I'm not sure how, given that action is in itself neutral. If you get the Tower for 'fixing' something, this would suggest that you need to break radically from your usual approach. If you get the Three of Swords, it might mean you have to face some hard truths - 'bite the bullet' so to speak; and also that you need to look with clarity at your relationships, seek help from those who can support you... and so forth.
Are you referring to a particular book (sorry if I missed that information in the thread... ) or website, or purely reading from the images? And if so what is your knowledge of traditional Tarot symbolism?
As I said before, definitely ditch the reversals.
I also agree that you should get a different deck. Something lighter - I wouldn't go as far as Doreen Virtue - maybe the Housewive's, it's really fun but insightful.
On the whole, I'm thinking you need to take action to break this negative vibe.