We all have that inner voice. The one that whispers you’re not good enough whenever you try something new. The one that catalogs every embarrassing thing you’ve ever done and replays them on loop at 3 ...

Many individuals experience what psychologists call interpretation bias, where neutral or ambiguous situations are automatically perceived negatively. According to Digital Trends, a delayed text ...

Cognitive distortions, or thinking errors, can take a toll on our mental health. Here are five such thinking patterns and ways to overcome them. We are all vulnerable to certain “thinking errors,” ...

Even the most capable of professionals can find themselves caught up in unproductive thinking—especially when under pressure. Left unchecked, these patterns can affect decision-making, communication ...

Nipping negative repetitive thinking in the bud has the potential to stave off numerous mental health disorders. Think Eeyore and Piglet. Cheerful Piglet is a chronic worrier, coping with anxiety; ...

As political polarization deepens in the United States, the language people use to discuss politics online is increasingly reflecting exaggerated, black-and-white thinking. A recent analysis of ...

"Our life is like a silent film on which we each write our own commentary." —Unknown Zen Buddhist Master "T'is nothing good or bad, but thinking makes it so." —Shakespeare We spend most of our lives ...

When people are highly stressed for prolonged periods of time, they can sometimes experience a state known as burnout, characterized by pronounced emotional, mental and physical exhaustion. The ...

We all have negative thoughts from time to time. But what if those fleeting moments of pessimism were doing more than just dampening your mood? According to new research, the way you think doesn't ...

A new study links repetitive negative thinking (RNT) to poorer cognitive function in older Chinese adults, raising questions about how certain thought patterns may impact brain health. Researchers ...